Subtract 24/8 from 9/63
1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 3 0/8
9/63 - 24/8 is -20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
24/8 = 24 × 63/8 × 63 = 1512/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/504 - 1512/504 = 72 - 1512/504 = -1440/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/7
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