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Subtract 48/54 from 63/16

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 48/54

63/16 - 48/54 is 439/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/432 - 384/432 = 1701 - 384/432 = 1317/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/144
  6. In mixed form: 37/144

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