Subtract 63/96 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 63/96
6/4 - 63/96 is 27/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
6/4 = 6 × 24/4 × 24 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/96 - 63/96 = 144 - 63/96 = 81/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/32
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