Subtract 40/63 from 16/24
16/24 - 40/63 is 2/63.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/504 - 320/504 = 336 - 320/504 = 16/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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