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Subtract 63/56 from 6/96

1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 1 7/56

6/96 - 63/56 is -17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    63/56 = 63 × 12/56 × 12 = 756/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/672 - 756/672 = 42 - 756/672 = -714/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/16

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