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