Subtract 63/56 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 7/56
7/24 - 63/56 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/168 - 189/168 = 49 - 189/168 = -140/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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