Subtract 63/4 from 27/63
1st number: 27/63, 2nd number: 15 3/4
27/63 - 63/4 is -429/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
63/4 = 63 × 63/4 × 63 = 3969/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/252 - 3969/252 = 108 - 3969/252 = -3861/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -429/28
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