Subtract 63/9 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 7 0/9
5/24 - 63/9 is -163/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/72 - 504/72 = 15 - 504/72 = -489/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/24
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