Subtract 30/24 from 50/63
1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 1 6/24
50/63 - 30/24 is -115/252.
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,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
30/24 = 30 × 21/24 × 21 = 630/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/504 - 630/504 = 400 - 630/504 = -230/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/63-60/24 50/63-30/48 50/63-90/24 50/63-30/72