Subtract 6/63 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 6/63
42/16 - 6/63 is 425/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/16 = 42 × 63/16 × 63 = 2646/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1008 - 96/1008 = 2646 - 96/1008 = 2550/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/168
- In mixed form: 289/168
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