Subtract 6/48 from 3/63
3/63 - 6/48 is -13/168.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1008 - 126/1008 = 48 - 126/1008 = -78/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/168
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