Subtract 35/63 from 30/48
30/48 - 35/63 is 5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
30/48 = 30 × 21/48 × 21 = 630/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1008 - 560/1008 = 630 - 560/1008 = 70/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/72
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