Subtract 28/24 from 18/63
1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 1 4/24
18/63 - 28/24 is -37/42.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 8/63 × 8 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/504 - 588/504 = 144 - 588/504 = -444/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/42
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