Subtract 63/96 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 63/96
54/6 - 63/96 is 267/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
54/6 = 54 × 16/6 × 16 = 864/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/96 - 63/96 = 864 - 63/96 = 801/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/32
- In mixed form: 811/32
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