Subtract 18/28 from 16/63
16/63 - 18/28 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/252 - 162/252 = 64 - 162/252 = -98/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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