Subtract 10/96 from 5/63
5/63 - 10/96 is -25/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
10/96 = 10 × 21/96 × 21 = 210/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/2016 - 210/2016 = 160 - 210/2016 = -50/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/1008
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