Subtract 8/24 from 45/63
45/63 - 8/24 is 8/21.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
8/24 = 8 × 21/24 × 21 = 168/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/504 - 168/504 = 360 - 168/504 = 192/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21
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