Subtract 24/63 from 56/80
56/80 - 24/63 is 67/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
56/80 = 56 × 63/80 × 63 = 3528/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
24/63 = 24 × 80/63 × 80 = 1920/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/5040 - 1920/5040 = 3528 - 1920/5040 = 1608/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/210
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