Subtract 36/27 from 24/63
1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 1 9/27
24/63 - 36/27 is -20/21.
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,
24/63 = 24 × 3/63 × 3 = 72/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
36/27 = 36 × 7/27 × 7 = 252/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/189 - 252/189 = 72 - 252/189 = -180/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/21
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