Subtract 12/63 from 7/96, Solve 7/96

Subtract 12/63 from 7/96

7/96 - 12/63 is -79/672.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
7/96 = 7 × 21/96 × 21 = 147/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016
Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2016 - 384/2016 = 147 - 384/2016 = -237/2016
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/672

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