Subtract 48/63 from 21/84
21/84 - 48/63 is -43/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/252 - 192/252 = 63 - 192/252 = -129/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/84
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