Subtract 12/48 from 5/63
5/63 - 12/48 is -43/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
12/48 = 12 × 21/48 × 21 = 252/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1008 - 252/1008 = 80 - 252/1008 = -172/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/252
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