Subtract 21/18 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1 3/18
63/16 - 21/18 is 133/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 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 18 × 8 = 144,
21/18 = 21 × 8/18 × 8 = 168/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/144 - 168/144 = 567 - 168/144 = 399/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/48
- In mixed form: 237/48
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