Subtract 63/96 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 63/96
28/6 - 63/96 is 385/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
28/6 = 28 × 16/6 × 16 = 448/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/96 - 63/96 = 448 - 63/96 = 385/96 - In mixed form: 41/96
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