Subtract 4/63 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 4/63
48/12 - 4/63 is 248/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
48/12 = 48 × 21/12 × 21 = 1008/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/252 - 16/252 = 1008 - 16/252 = 992/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 248/63
- In mixed form: 359/63
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