Subtract 63/30 from 96/8
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 2 3/30
96/8 - 63/30 is 99/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
96/8 = 96 × 15/8 × 15 = 1440/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/120 - 252/120 = 1440 - 252/120 = 1188/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/10
- In mixed form: 99/10
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