Subtract 14/24 from 4/63
4/63 - 14/24 is -131/252.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
14/24 = 14 × 21/24 × 21 = 294/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/504 - 294/504 = 32 - 294/504 = -262/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/252
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