Subtract 63/14 from 27/16
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 4 7/14
27/16 - 63/14 is -45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
63/14 = 63 × 8/14 × 8 = 504/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/112 - 504/112 = 189 - 504/112 = -315/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/16
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