Subtract 36/24 from 3/63
1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 12/24
3/63 - 36/24 is -61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
36/24 = 36 × 21/24 × 21 = 756/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/504 - 756/504 = 24 - 756/504 = -732/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/42
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