Subtract 32/63 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 32/63
28/24 - 32/63 is 83/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/504 - 256/504 = 588 - 256/504 = 332/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/126
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