Subtract 16/63 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 16/63
18/8 - 16/63 is 503/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
18/8 = 18 × 63/8 × 63 = 1134/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/504 - 128/504 = 1134 - 128/504 = 1006/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 503/252
- In mixed form: 1251/252
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