Subtract 16/9 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1 7/9
63/12 - 16/9 is 125/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/36 - 64/36 = 189 - 64/36 = 125/36 - In mixed form: 317/36
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