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Subtract 9/24 from 5/63

5/63 - 9/24 is -149/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    9/24 = 9 × 21/24 × 21 = 189/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/504 - 189/504 = 40 - 189/504 = -149/504

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