Subtract 63/16 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 3 15/16
2/18 - 63/16 is -551/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/144 - 567/144 = 16 - 567/144 = -551/144
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