Subtract 28/16 from 9/63
1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 12/16
9/63 - 28/16 is -45/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
9/63 = 9 × 16/63 × 16 = 144/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
28/16 = 28 × 63/16 × 63 = 1764/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1008 - 1764/1008 = 144 - 1764/1008 = -1620/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/28
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