Subtract 63/96 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 63/96
75/12 - 63/96 is 179/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
75/12 = 75 × 8/12 × 8 = 600/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/96 - 63/96 = 600 - 63/96 = 537/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/32
- In mixed form: 519/32
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