Subtract 63/16 from 15/36
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 3 15/16
15/36 - 63/16 is -169/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/144 - 567/144 = 60 - 567/144 = -507/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/48
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