Subtract 15/30 from 24/63
24/63 - 15/30 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
15/30 = 15 × 21/30 × 21 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/630 - 315/630 = 240 - 315/630 = -75/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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