Subtract 32/63 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 32/63
16/9 - 32/63 is 80/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
16/9 = 16 × 7/9 × 7 = 112/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
32/63 = 32 × 1/63 × 1 = 32/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/63 - 32/63 = 112 - 32/63 = 80/63 - In mixed form: 117/63
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