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Subtract 16/81 from 63/20

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 16/81

63/20 - 16/81 is 4783/1620.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    63/20 = 63 × 81/20 × 81 = 5103/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    16/81 = 16 × 20/81 × 20 = 320/1620
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5103/1620 - 320/1620 = 5103 - 320/1620 = 4783/1620
  5. In mixed form: 21543/1620

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