Subtract 63/45 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 18/45
2/48 - 63/45 is -163/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/720 - 1008/720 = 30 - 1008/720 = -978/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120
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