Subtract 48/63 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 48/63
70/28 - 48/63 is 73/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/252 - 192/252 = 630 - 192/252 = 438/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/42
- In mixed form: 131/42
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