Subtract 8/63 from 4/96
4/96 - 8/63 is -43/504.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 21/96 × 21 = 84/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/2016 - 256/2016 = 84 - 256/2016 = -172/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/504
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