Subtract 16/63 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 16/63
12/4 - 16/63 is 173/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
12/4 = 12 × 63/4 × 63 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/252 - 64/252 = 756 - 64/252 = 692/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/63
- In mixed form: 247/63
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