Subtract 63/16 from 6/36, Solve 6/36

Subtract 63/16 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

6/36 - 63/16 is -181/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
6/36 = 6 × 4/36 × 4 = 24/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/144 - 567/144 = 24 - 567/144 = -543/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/48

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