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Subtract 5/63 from 3/16

3/16 - 5/63 is 109/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    3/16 = 3 × 63/16 × 63 = 189/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/1008 - 80/1008 = 189 - 80/1008 = 109/1008

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