Subtract 24/4 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 6 0/4
6/63 - 24/4 is -124/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
24/4 = 24 × 63/4 × 63 = 1512/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/252 - 1512/252 = 24 - 1512/252 = -1488/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -124/21
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