Subtract 6/27 from 16/63
16/63 - 6/27 is 2/63.
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,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/189 - 42/189 = 48 - 42/189 = 6/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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