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Subtract 63/8 from 5/24

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 7 7/8

5/24 - 63/8 is -23/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/24 - 189/24 = 5 - 189/24 = -184/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/3

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