Subtract 15/48 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 15/48
63/4 - 15/48 is 247/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
63/4 = 63 × 12/4 × 12 = 756/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/48 - 15/48 = 756 - 15/48 = 741/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/16
- In mixed form: 157/16
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