Subtract 63/96 from 4/18
4/18 - 63/96 is -125/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/288 - 189/288 = 64 - 189/288 = -125/288
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