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Subtract 63/9 from 5/16

1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 7 0/9

5/16 - 63/9 is -107/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    63/9 = 63 × 16/9 × 16 = 1008/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/144 - 1008/144 = 45 - 1008/144 = -963/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/16

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