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Subtract 63/4 from 7/48

1st number: 7/48, 2nd number: 15 3/4

7/48 - 63/4 is -749/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 4 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    63/4 = 63 × 12/4 × 12 = 756/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/48 - 756/48 = 7 - 756/48 = -749/48

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