Subtract 2/96 from 20/63
20/63 - 2/96 is 299/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
2/96 = 2 × 21/96 × 21 = 42/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2016 - 42/2016 = 640 - 42/2016 = 598/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/1008
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