Subtract 14/63 from 6/48
6/48 - 14/63 is -7/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
14/63 = 14 × 16/63 × 16 = 224/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/1008 - 224/1008 = 126 - 224/1008 = -98/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72
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