Subtract 63/6 from 45/96
1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 10 3/6
45/96 - 63/6 is -321/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
63/6 = 63 × 16/6 × 16 = 1008/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/96 - 1008/96 = 45 - 1008/96 = -963/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -321/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/96-63/6 45/96-63/12 45/96-63/18 45/96-63/30 45/96-63/42