Subtract 1/7 from 63/48
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 1/7
63/48 - 1/7 is 131/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
1/7 = 1 × 48/7 × 48 = 48/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/336 - 48/336 = 441 - 48/336 = 393/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/112
- In mixed form: 119/112
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