Subtract 24/63 from 14/20
14/20 - 24/63 is 67/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
14/20 = 14 × 63/20 × 63 = 882/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1260 - 480/1260 = 882 - 480/1260 = 402/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/210
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