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Subtract 16/63 from 21/12

1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 16/63

21/12 - 16/63 is 377/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    21/12 = 21 × 21/12 × 21 = 441/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/252 - 64/252 = 441 - 64/252 = 377/252
  5. In mixed form: 1125/252

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