Subtract 12/27 from 10/63
10/63 - 12/27 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
10/63 = 10 × 3/63 × 3 = 30/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/189 - 84/189 = 30 - 84/189 = -54/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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