Subtract 16/49 from 1/63
1/63 - 16/49 is -137/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
1/63 = 1 × 7/63 × 7 = 7/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
16/49 = 16 × 9/49 × 9 = 144/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/441 - 144/441 = 7 - 144/441 = -137/441
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