Subtract 8/63 from 25/27
25/27 - 8/63 is 151/189.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 7/27 × 7 = 175/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
8/63 = 8 × 3/63 × 3 = 24/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/189 - 24/189 = 175 - 24/189 = 151/189
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