Subtract 63/16 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 3 15/16
84/6 - 63/16 is 161/16.
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,
84/6 = 84 × 8/6 × 8 = 672/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/48 - 189/48 = 672 - 189/48 = 483/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/16
- In mixed form: 101/16
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