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Subtract 8/63 from 2/24

2/24 - 8/63 is -11/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/504 - 64/504 = 42 - 64/504 = -22/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/252

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