Subtract 8/21 from 16/63
16/63 - 8/21 is -8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
16/63 = 16 × 1/63 × 1 = 16/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
8/21 = 8 × 3/21 × 3 = 24/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/63 - 24/63 = 16 - 24/63 = -8/63
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