Subtract 9/14 from 24/63
24/63 - 9/14 is -11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/126 - 81/126 = 48 - 81/126 = -33/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42
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