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Subtract 49/63 from 35/16

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 49/63

35/16 - 49/63 is 203/144.

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,
    35/16 = 35 × 63/16 × 63 = 2205/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    49/63 = 49 × 16/63 × 16 = 784/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/1008 - 784/1008 = 2205 - 784/1008 = 1421/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/144
  6. In mixed form: 159/144

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