Subtract 16/72 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 16/72
63/16 - 16/72 is 535/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
16/72 = 16 × 2/72 × 2 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/144 - 32/144 = 567 - 32/144 = 535/144 - In mixed form: 3103/144
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