Subtract 5/16 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5/16
63/6 - 5/16 is 163/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
63/6 = 63 × 8/6 × 8 = 504/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/48 - 15/48 = 504 - 15/48 = 489/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/16
- In mixed form: 103/16
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