Subtract 72/63 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 9/63
2/24 - 72/63 is -89/84.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/504 - 576/504 = 42 - 576/504 = -534/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/84
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