Subtract 18/63 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 18/63
63/16 - 18/63 is 409/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
63/16 = 63 × 63/16 × 63 = 3969/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
18/63 = 18 × 16/63 × 16 = 288/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/1008 - 288/1008 = 3969 - 288/1008 = 3681/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/112
- In mixed form: 373/112
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