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Subtract 1/16 from 63/45

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/16

63/45 - 1/16 is 107/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/720 - 45/720 = 1008 - 45/720 = 963/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/80
  6. In mixed form: 127/80

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