Subtract 18/24 from 15/63
15/63 - 18/24 is -43/84.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
18/24 = 18 × 21/24 × 21 = 378/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/504 - 378/504 = 120 - 378/504 = -258/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/84
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