Subtract 5/24 from 12/63
12/63 - 5/24 is -1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/504 - 105/504 = 96 - 105/504 = -9/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56
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