Subtract 28/63 from 15/96
15/96 - 28/63 is -83/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
15/96 = 15 × 21/96 × 21 = 315/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/2016 - 896/2016 = 315 - 896/2016 = -581/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/288
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