Subtract 63/72 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 63/72
54/16 - 63/72 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
54/16 = 54 × 9/16 × 9 = 486/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
63/72 = 63 × 2/72 × 2 = 126/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/144 - 126/144 = 486 - 126/144 = 360/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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