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Subtract 63/96 from 6/12

6/12 - 63/96 is -5/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/96 - 63/96 = 48 - 63/96 = -15/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32

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