Subtract 18/48 from 10/63
10/63 - 18/48 is -109/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
18/48 = 18 × 21/48 × 21 = 378/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1008 - 378/1008 = 160 - 378/1008 = -218/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/504
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