Subtract 8/10 from 63/96
63/96 - 8/10 is -23/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/480 - 384/480 = 315 - 384/480 = -69/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/160
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