Subtract 63/30 from 16/36
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 2 3/30
16/36 - 63/30 is -149/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 378/180 = 80 - 378/180 = -298/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/90
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