Subtract 63/96 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 63/96
54/8 - 63/96 is 195/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
54/8 = 54 × 12/8 × 12 = 648/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/96 - 63/96 = 648 - 63/96 = 585/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/32
- In mixed form: 63/32
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