Subtract 25/96 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 25/96
70/63 - 25/96 is 245/288.
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,
70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
25/96 = 25 × 21/96 × 21 = 525/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/2016 - 525/2016 = 2240 - 525/2016 = 1715/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/288
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