Subtract 63/96 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 63/96
25/12 - 63/96 is 137/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/96 - 63/96 = 200 - 63/96 = 137/96 - In mixed form: 141/96
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