Subtract 12/63 from 96/90
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 12/63
96/90 - 12/63 is 92/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
96/90 = 96 × 7/90 × 7 = 672/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
12/63 = 12 × 10/63 × 10 = 120/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/630 - 120/630 = 672 - 120/630 = 552/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/105
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