Subtract 63/42 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 21/42
36/16 - 63/42 is 3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
63/42 = 63 × 8/42 × 8 = 504/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/336 - 504/336 = 756 - 504/336 = 252/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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