Subtract 16/12 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 1 4/12
63/18 - 16/12 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
63/18 = 63 × 2/18 × 2 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/36 - 48/36 = 126 - 48/36 = 78/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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