Subtract 1/48 from 63/14, Solve 4 7/14

Subtract 1/48 from 63/14

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 1/48

63/14 - 1/48 is 215/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
63/14 = 63 × 24/14 × 24 = 1512/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/336 - 7/336 = 1512 - 7/336 = 1505/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/48
In mixed form: 423/48

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