Answers

Subtract 60/72 from 24/63

24/63 - 60/72 is -19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/504 - 420/504 = 192 - 420/504 = -228/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁴⁸/₆₃-⁶⁰/₇₂ ⁷²/₆₃-⁶⁰/₇₂

Subtract Fractions Calculator