Subtract 10/63 from 6/96, Solve 6/96

Subtract 10/63 from 6/96

6/96 - 10/63 is -97/1008.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
10/63 = 10 × 32/63 × 32 = 320/2016
Subtract the two like fractions:
126/2016 - 320/2016 = 126 - 320/2016 = -194/2016
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/1008

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