Answers

Subtract 63/27 from 2/42

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

2/42 - 63/27 is -16/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   63/27 = 63 × 14/27 × 14 = 882/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/378 - 882/378 = 18 - 882/378 = -864/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/7

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