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Subtract 16/18 from 63/4

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 16/18

63/4 - 16/18 is 535/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    63/4 = 63 × 9/4 × 9 = 567/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/36 - 32/36 = 567 - 32/36 = 535/36
  5. In mixed form: 1431/36

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