Subtract 6/24 from 16/63
16/63 - 6/24 is 1/252.
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,
16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/504 - 126/504 = 128 - 126/504 = 2/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/252
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