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Subtract 1/24 from 6/63

6/63 - 1/24 is 3/56.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    1/24 = 1 × 21/24 × 21 = 21/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/504 - 21/504 = 48 - 21/504 = 27/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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