Subtract 16/63 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 16/63
36/4 - 16/63 is 551/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
36/4 = 36 × 63/4 × 63 = 2268/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/252 - 64/252 = 2268 - 64/252 = 2204/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/63
- In mixed form: 847/63
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