Subtract 10/63 from 24/28
24/28 - 10/63 is 44/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/252 - 40/252 = 216 - 40/252 = 176/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/63
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