Subtract 1/6 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1/6
63/16 - 1/6 is 181/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
1/6 = 1 × 8/6 × 8 = 8/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/48 - 8/48 = 189 - 8/48 = 181/48 - In mixed form: 337/48
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