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Subtract 48/63 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 48/63

18/5 - 48/63 is 298/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    18/5 = 18 × 63/5 × 63 = 1134/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/315 - 240/315 = 1134 - 240/315 = 894/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/105
  6. In mixed form: 288/105

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