Subtract 30/63 from 3/24
3/24 - 30/63 is -59/168.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 21/24 × 21 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/504 - 240/504 = 63 - 240/504 = -177/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/168
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