Subtract 9/16 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 9/16
63/27 - 9/16 is 85/48.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/432 - 243/432 = 1008 - 243/432 = 765/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/48
- In mixed form: 137/48
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