Subtract 63/72 from 56/84
56/84 - 63/72 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
56/84 = 56 × 6/84 × 6 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/504 - 441/504 = 336 - 441/504 = -105/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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