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Subtract 63/56 from 48/12

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 1 7/56

48/12 - 63/56 is 23/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    48/12 = 48 × 14/12 × 14 = 672/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/168 - 189/168 = 672 - 189/168 = 483/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
  6. In mixed form: 27/8

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