Subtract 12/63 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 12/63
84/16 - 12/63 is 425/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
84/16 = 84 × 63/16 × 63 = 5292/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5292/1008 - 192/1008 = 5292 - 192/1008 = 5100/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/84
- In mixed form: 55/84
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