Subtract 63/16 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 3 15/16
42/48 - 63/16 is -49/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 189/48 = 42 - 189/48 = -147/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/16
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