Subtract 2/48 from 12/63
12/63 - 2/48 is 25/168.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1008 - 42/1008 = 192 - 42/1008 = 150/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/168
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