Subtract 25/48 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 25/48
63/9 - 25/48 is 311/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
63/9 = 63 × 16/9 × 16 = 1008/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/144 - 75/144 = 1008 - 75/144 = 933/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/48
- In mixed form: 623/48
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