Answers

Subtract 63/27 from 12/63

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

12/63 - 63/27 is -15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   12/63 = 12 × 3/63 × 3 = 36/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/189 - 441/189 = 36 - 441/189 = -405/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7

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