Subtract 6/96 from 1/63, Solve 1/63

Subtract 6/96 from 1/63

1/63 - 6/96 is -47/1008.

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,
6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2016 - 126/2016 = 32 - 126/2016 = -94/2016
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/1008

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