Subtract 25/63 from 24/30
24/30 - 25/63 is 127/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
25/63 = 25 × 10/63 × 10 = 250/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/630 - 250/630 = 504 - 250/630 = 254/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/315
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