Subtract 16/9 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 1 7/9
63/18 - 16/9 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
63/18 = 63 × 1/18 × 1 = 63/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/18 - 32/18 = 63 - 32/18 = 31/18 - In mixed form: 113/18
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