Subtract 84/24 from 3/63
1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 3 12/24
3/63 - 84/24 is -145/42.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 21/24 × 21 = 1764/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/504 - 1764/504 = 24 - 1764/504 = -1740/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/42
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