Subtract 63/35 from 63/96
1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 1 28/35
63/96 - 63/35 is -183/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
63/35 = 63 × 96/35 × 96 = 6048/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/3360 - 6048/3360 = 2205 - 6048/3360 = -3843/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/160
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