Subtract 63/4 from 18/96
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 15 3/4
18/96 - 63/4 is -249/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
63/4 = 63 × 24/4 × 24 = 1512/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/96 - 1512/96 = 18 - 1512/96 = -1494/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -249/16
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