Subtract 16/63 from 1/5
1/5 - 16/63 is -17/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/315 - 80/315 = 63 - 80/315 = -17/315
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