Subtract 9/18 from 63/96
63/96 - 9/18 is 5/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
9/18 = 9 × 16/18 × 16 = 144/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/288 - 144/288 = 189 - 144/288 = 45/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/32
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