Subtract 14/4 from 24/63
1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 3 2/4
24/63 - 14/4 is -131/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/252 - 882/252 = 96 - 882/252 = -786/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/42
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