Answers

Subtract 54/27 from 24/63

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

24/63 - 54/27 is -34/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   24/63 = 24 × 3/63 × 3 = 72/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   54/27 = 54 × 7/27 × 7 = 378/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/189 - 378/189 = 72 - 378/189 = -306/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/21

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