Subtract 35/63 from 10/48, Solve 10/48

Subtract 35/63 from 10/48

10/48 - 35/63 is -25/72.

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,
10/48 = 10 × 21/48 × 21 = 210/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1008 - 560/1008 = 210 - 560/1008 = -350/1008
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/72

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