Subtract 45/48 from 35/63
35/63 - 45/48 is -55/144.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
45/48 = 45 × 21/48 × 21 = 945/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1008 - 945/1008 = 560 - 945/1008 = -385/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/144
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