Subtract 6/63 from 27/2, Solve 13 1/2

Subtract 6/63 from 27/2

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 6/63

27/2 - 6/63 is 563/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
27/2 = 27 × 63/2 × 63 = 1701/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/126 - 12/126 = 1701 - 12/126 = 1689/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/42
In mixed form: 1317/42

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