Subtract 21/36 from 16/63
16/63 - 21/36 is -83/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/252 - 147/252 = 64 - 147/252 = -83/252
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