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Subtract 24/63 from 81/5

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 24/63

81/5 - 24/63 is 1661/105.

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,
    81/5 = 81 × 63/5 × 63 = 5103/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5103/315 - 120/315 = 5103 - 120/315 = 4983/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1661/105
  6. In mixed form: 1586/105

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