Subtract 8/63 from 5/24
5/24 - 8/63 is 41/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/504 - 64/504 = 105 - 64/504 = 41/504
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