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Subtract 3/63 from 8/24

8/24 - 3/63 is 2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    8/24 = 8 × 21/24 × 21 = 168/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/504 - 24/504 = 168 - 24/504 = 144/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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