Subtract 16/63 from 45/5, Solve 9 0/5

Subtract 16/63 from 45/5

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 16/63

45/5 - 16/63 is 551/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
45/5 = 45 × 63/5 × 63 = 2835/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/315 - 80/315 = 2835 - 80/315 = 2755/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/63
In mixed form: 847/63

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