Subtract 27/18 from 27/63
1st number: 27/63, 2nd number: 1 9/18
27/63 - 27/18 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/126 - 189/126 = 54 - 189/126 = -135/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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