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Subtract 48/18 from 63/16

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 2 12/18

63/16 - 48/18 is 61/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    48/18 = 48 × 8/18 × 8 = 384/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/144 - 384/144 = 567 - 384/144 = 183/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
  6. In mixed form: 113/48

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