Subtract 32/63 from 21/24
21/24 - 32/63 is 185/504.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 21/24 × 21 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/504 - 256/504 = 441 - 256/504 = 185/504
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