Subtract 7/63 from 25/96
25/96 - 7/63 is 43/288.
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,
25/96 = 25 × 21/96 × 21 = 525/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/2016 - 224/2016 = 525 - 224/2016 = 301/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/288
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