Subtract 9/63 from 9/96
9/96 - 9/63 is -11/224.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 21/96 × 21 = 189/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
9/63 = 9 × 32/63 × 32 = 288/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/2016 - 288/2016 = 189 - 288/2016 = -99/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/224
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