Subtract 63/48 from 48/7
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 1 15/48
48/7 - 63/48 is 621/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
48/7 = 48 × 48/7 × 48 = 2304/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/336 - 441/336 = 2304 - 441/336 = 1863/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 621/112
- In mixed form: 561/112
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