Subtract 5/63 from 16/42
16/42 - 5/63 is 19/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/126 - 10/126 = 48 - 10/126 = 38/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63
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