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Subtract 63/16 from 4/12

1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 3 15/16

4/12 - 63/16 is -173/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    4/12 = 4 × 4/12 × 4 = 16/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/48 - 189/48 = 16 - 189/48 = -173/48

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