Subtract 35/63 from 5/16, Solve 5/16

Subtract 35/63 from 5/16

5/16 - 35/63 is -35/144.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
5/16 = 5 × 63/16 × 63 = 315/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1008 - 560/1008 = 315 - 560/1008 = -245/1008
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/144

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