Subtract 63/96 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 63/96
60/6 - 63/96 is 299/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
60/6 = 60 × 16/6 × 16 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 63/96 = 960 - 63/96 = 897/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/32
- In mixed form: 911/32
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