Subtract 16/63 from 20/24
20/24 - 16/63 is 73/126.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 21/24 × 21 = 420/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/504 - 128/504 = 420 - 128/504 = 292/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/126
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