Subtract 42/96 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 42/96
98/63 - 42/96 is 161/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/2016 - 882/2016 = 3136 - 882/2016 = 2254/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/144
- In mixed form: 117/144
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