Subtract 10/63 from 81/96
81/96 - 10/63 is 1381/2016.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 21/96 × 21 = 1701/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
10/63 = 10 × 32/63 × 32 = 320/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/2016 - 320/2016 = 1701 - 320/2016 = 1381/2016
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