Subtract 9/63 from 4/48
4/48 - 9/63 is -5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
9/63 = 9 × 16/63 × 16 = 144/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/1008 - 144/1008 = 84 - 144/1008 = -60/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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