Subtract 16/63 from 4/24, Solve 4/24

Subtract 16/63 from 4/24

4/24 - 16/63 is -11/126.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/504 - 128/504 = 84 - 128/504 = -44/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/126

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