Subtract 98/63 from 75/96
1st number: 75/96, 2nd number: 1 35/63
75/96 - 98/63 is -223/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
75/96 = 75 × 21/96 × 21 = 1575/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/2016 - 3136/2016 = 1575 - 3136/2016 = -1561/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/288
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