Subtract 2/12 from 16/63
16/63 - 2/12 is 11/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 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 12 × 21 = 252,
2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/252 - 42/252 = 64 - 42/252 = 22/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/126
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