Subtract 1/63 from 21/27
21/27 - 1/63 is 16/21.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
1/63 = 1 × 3/63 × 3 = 3/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/189 - 3/189 = 147 - 3/189 = 144/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21
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