Subtract 27/96 from 7/63
7/63 - 27/96 is -49/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
27/96 = 27 × 21/96 × 21 = 567/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/2016 - 567/2016 = 224 - 567/2016 = -343/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/288
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