Subtract 4/16 from 56/63
56/63 - 4/16 is 23/36.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
4/16 = 4 × 63/16 × 63 = 252/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/1008 - 252/1008 = 896 - 252/1008 = 644/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36
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