Subtract 10/63 from 14/27
14/27 - 10/63 is 68/189.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 7/27 × 7 = 98/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
10/63 = 10 × 3/63 × 3 = 30/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/189 - 30/189 = 98 - 30/189 = 68/189
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