Subtract 2/63 from 9/24
9/24 - 2/63 is 173/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
9/24 = 9 × 21/24 × 21 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 16/504 = 189 - 16/504 = 173/504
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