Subtract 16/63 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 16/63
54/35 - 16/63 is 58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/315 - 80/315 = 486 - 80/315 = 406/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
- In mixed form: 113/45
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