Subtract 21/16 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1 5/16
63/12 - 21/16 is 63/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
63/12 = 63 × 4/12 × 4 = 252/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/48 - 63/48 = 252 - 63/48 = 189/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/16
- In mixed form: 315/16
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