Subtract 3/63 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 3/63
54/16 - 3/63 is 559/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/16 = 54 × 63/16 × 63 = 3402/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/1008 - 48/1008 = 3402 - 48/1008 = 3354/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/168
- In mixed form: 355/168
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