Subtract 24/40 from 9/63
9/63 - 24/40 is -16/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
9/63 = 9 × 40/63 × 40 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
24/40 = 24 × 63/40 × 63 = 1512/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/2520 - 1512/2520 = 360 - 1512/2520 = -1152/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/35
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