Subtract 6/63 from 18/96
18/96 - 6/63 is 31/336.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 21/96 × 21 = 378/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
6/63 = 6 × 32/63 × 32 = 192/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/2016 - 192/2016 = 378 - 192/2016 = 186/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/336
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