Subtract 9/96 from 10/63
10/63 - 9/96 is 131/2016.
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,
10/63 = 10 × 32/63 × 32 = 320/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
9/96 = 9 × 21/96 × 21 = 189/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/2016 - 189/2016 = 320 - 189/2016 = 131/2016
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