Subtract 2/63 from 18/27
18/27 - 2/63 is 40/63.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
2/63 = 2 × 3/63 × 3 = 6/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/189 - 6/189 = 126 - 6/189 = 120/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/63
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