Subtract 63/4 from 96/2
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 15 3/4
96/2 - 63/4 is 129/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
96/2 = 96 × 2/2 × 2 = 192/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
63/4 = 63 × 1/4 × 1 = 63/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/4 - 63/4 = 192 - 63/4 = 129/4 - In mixed form: 321/4
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