Subtract 21/48 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 21/48
63/20 - 21/48 is 217/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
63/20 = 63 × 12/20 × 12 = 756/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/240 - 105/240 = 756 - 105/240 = 651/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/80
- In mixed form: 257/80
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