Subtract 42/48 from 2/63
2/63 - 42/48 is -425/504.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
42/48 = 42 × 21/48 × 21 = 882/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1008 - 882/1008 = 32 - 882/1008 = -850/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/504
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