Subtract 12/96 from 1/63
1/63 - 12/96 is -55/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
12/96 = 12 × 21/96 × 21 = 252/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2016 - 252/2016 = 32 - 252/2016 = -220/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/504
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