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Subtract 3/16 from 84/63

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 3/16

84/63 - 3/16 is 55/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    84/63 = 84 × 16/63 × 16 = 1344/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    3/16 = 3 × 63/16 × 63 = 189/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/1008 - 189/1008 = 1344 - 189/1008 = 1155/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/48
  6. In mixed form: 17/48

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