Subtract 25/24 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 1/24
2/63 - 25/24 is -509/504.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
25/24 = 25 × 21/24 × 21 = 525/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/504 - 525/504 = 16 - 525/504 = -509/504
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