Subtract 30/63 from 45/96
45/96 - 30/63 is -5/672.
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,
45/96 = 45 × 21/96 × 21 = 945/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
30/63 = 30 × 32/63 × 32 = 960/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/2016 - 960/2016 = 945 - 960/2016 = -15/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/672
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