Subtract 63/48 from 12/36
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 15/48
12/36 - 63/48 is -47/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/144 - 189/144 = 48 - 189/144 = -141/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/48
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