Subtract 18/63 from 27/96
27/96 - 18/63 is -1/224.
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,
27/96 = 27 × 21/96 × 21 = 567/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/2016 - 576/2016 = 567 - 576/2016 = -9/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/96-18/63 27/96-36/63 81/96-18/63 27/96-54/63 27/96-90/63