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Subtract 27/16 from 1/63

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 11/16

1/63 - 27/16 is -1685/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    27/16 = 27 × 63/16 × 63 = 1701/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/1008 - 1701/1008 = 16 - 1701/1008 = -1685/1008

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