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Subtract 16/63 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 16/63

7/5 - 16/63 is 361/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/315 - 80/315 = 441 - 80/315 = 361/315
  5. In mixed form: 146/315

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