Subtract 25/16 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 1 9/16
63/27 - 25/16 is 37/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
63/27 = 63 × 16/27 × 16 = 1008/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/432 - 675/432 = 1008 - 675/432 = 333/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/48
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