Subtract 32/63 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 32/63
48/21 - 32/63 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
48/21 = 48 × 3/21 × 3 = 144/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
32/63 = 32 × 1/63 × 1 = 32/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/63 - 32/63 = 144 - 32/63 = 112/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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