Subtract 8/14 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 8/14
63/16 - 8/14 is 377/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
8/14 = 8 × 8/14 × 8 = 64/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/112 - 64/112 = 441 - 64/112 = 377/112 - In mixed form: 341/112
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