Subtract 24/63 from 8/48
8/48 - 24/63 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
8/48 = 8 × 21/48 × 21 = 168/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
24/63 = 24 × 16/63 × 16 = 384/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/1008 - 384/1008 = 168 - 384/1008 = -216/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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