Subtract 63/84 from 9/48
9/48 - 63/84 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
63/84 = 63 × 4/84 × 4 = 252/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/336 - 252/336 = 63 - 252/336 = -189/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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