Subtract 16/63 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 16/63
45/27 - 16/63 is 89/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
45/27 = 45 × 7/27 × 7 = 315/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/189 - 48/189 = 315 - 48/189 = 267/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/63
- In mixed form: 126/63
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