Subtract 14/63 from 5/24, Solve 5/24

Subtract 14/63 from 5/24

5/24 - 14/63 is -1/72.

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,
5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
105/504 - 112/504 = 105 - 112/504 = -7/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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