Subtract 63/32 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 1 31/32
6/16 - 63/32 is -51/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
6/16 = 6 × 2/16 × 2 = 12/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
63/32 = 63 × 1/32 × 1 = 63/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/32 - 63/32 = 12 - 63/32 = -51/32
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