Subtract 42/63 from 3/24
3/24 - 42/63 is -13/24.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/504 - 336/504 = 63 - 336/504 = -273/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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