Subtract 63/80 from 54/96
54/96 - 63/80 is -9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
63/80 = 63 × 6/80 × 6 = 378/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/480 - 378/480 = 270 - 378/480 = -108/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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