Subtract 7/63 from 1/16
1/16 - 7/63 is -7/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
1/16 = 1 × 63/16 × 63 = 63/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1008 - 112/1008 = 63 - 112/1008 = -49/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/144
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