Subtract 63/72 from 54/96
54/96 - 63/72 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
63/72 = 63 × 4/72 × 4 = 252/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/288 - 252/288 = 162 - 252/288 = -90/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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