Subtract 70/63 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 7/63
15/24 - 70/63 is -35/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
15/24 = 15 × 21/24 × 21 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/504 - 560/504 = 315 - 560/504 = -245/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72
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