Subtract 48/63 from 4/6
4/6 - 48/63 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
4/6 = 4 × 21/6 × 21 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/126 - 96/126 = 84 - 96/126 = -12/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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