Subtract 9/24 from 5/63
5/63 - 9/24 is -149/504.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 21/24 × 21 = 189/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/504 - 189/504 = 40 - 189/504 = -149/504
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