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Subtract 16/81 from 63/24

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 16/81

63/24 - 16/81 is 1573/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    63/24 = 63 × 27/24 × 27 = 1701/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/648 - 128/648 = 1701 - 128/648 = 1573/648
  5. In mixed form: 2277/648

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