Subtract 5/63 from 6/96
6/96 - 5/63 is -17/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/2016 - 160/2016 = 126 - 160/2016 = -34/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/1008
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