Subtract 6/63 from 36/16, Solve 2 4/16

Subtract 6/63 from 36/16

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 6/63

36/16 - 6/63 is 181/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
36/16 = 36 × 63/16 × 63 = 2268/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1008 - 96/1008 = 2268 - 96/1008 = 2172/1008
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/84
In mixed form: 213/84

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