Subtract 1/6 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 1/6
63/4 - 1/6 is 187/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
63/4 = 63 × 3/4 × 3 = 189/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
1/6 = 1 × 2/6 × 2 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/12 - 2/12 = 189 - 2/12 = 187/12 - In mixed form: 157/12
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