Subtract 16/45 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 16/45
63/5 - 16/45 is 551/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
63/5 = 63 × 9/5 × 9 = 567/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/45 - 16/45 = 567 - 16/45 = 551/45 - In mixed form: 1211/45
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