Subtract 63/14 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 4 7/14
45/16 - 63/14 is -27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
45/16 = 45 × 7/16 × 7 = 315/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
63/14 = 63 × 8/14 × 8 = 504/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/112 - 504/112 = 315 - 504/112 = -189/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16
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