Subtract 16/54 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 16/54
63/8 - 16/54 is 1637/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
63/8 = 63 × 27/8 × 27 = 1701/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
16/54 = 16 × 4/54 × 4 = 64/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/216 - 64/216 = 1701 - 64/216 = 1637/216 - In mixed form: 7125/216
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