Subtract 5/24 from 6/63, Solve 6/63

Subtract 5/24 from 6/63

6/63 - 5/24 is -19/168.

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,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/504 - 105/504 = 48 - 105/504 = -57/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/168

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad