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Subtract 6/63 from 45/16

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 6/63

45/16 - 6/63 is 913/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    45/16 = 45 × 63/16 × 63 = 2835/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/1008 - 96/1008 = 2835 - 96/1008 = 2739/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 913/336
  6. In mixed form: 2241/336

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