Subtract 16/6 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2 4/6
63/14 - 16/6 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
16/6 = 16 × 7/6 × 7 = 112/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 112/42 = 189 - 112/42 = 77/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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