Subtract 7/63 from 4/27
4/27 - 7/63 is 1/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/189 - 21/189 = 28 - 21/189 = 7/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/27
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