Subtract 49/16 from 5/63
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 1/16
5/63 - 49/16 is -3007/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
49/16 = 49 × 63/16 × 63 = 3087/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1008 - 3087/1008 = 80 - 3087/1008 = -3007/1008
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