Subtract 48/63 from 3/4
3/4 - 48/63 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/252 - 192/252 = 189 - 192/252 = -3/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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