Subtract 63/7 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 63/7 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

2/27 - 63/7 is -241/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
63/7 = 63 × 27/7 × 27 = 1701/189
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/189 - 1701/189 = 14 - 1701/189 = -1687/189
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/27

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