Subtract 16/63 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 16/63
42/4 - 16/63 is 1291/126.
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,
42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/252 - 64/252 = 2646 - 64/252 = 2582/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/126
- In mixed form: 1031/126
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