Subtract 14/48 from 15/63
15/63 - 14/48 is -3/56.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
14/48 = 14 × 21/48 × 21 = 294/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1008 - 294/1008 = 240 - 294/1008 = -54/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/56
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