Subtract 63/96 from 12/45
12/45 - 63/96 is -187/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
63/96 = 63 × 15/96 × 15 = 945/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/1440 - 945/1440 = 384 - 945/1440 = -561/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/480
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