Subtract 40/63 from 2/96
2/96 - 40/63 is -619/1008.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 21/96 × 21 = 42/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/2016 - 1280/2016 = 42 - 1280/2016 = -1238/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -619/1008
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