Subtract 16/24 from 5/63
5/63 - 16/24 is -37/63.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/504 - 336/504 = 40 - 336/504 = -296/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/63
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