Subtract 14/9 from 63/96
1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 1 5/9
63/96 - 14/9 is -259/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
14/9 = 14 × 32/9 × 32 = 448/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/288 - 448/288 = 189 - 448/288 = -259/288
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