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Subtract 1/63 from 27/8

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1/63

27/8 - 1/63 is 1693/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    27/8 = 27 × 63/8 × 63 = 1701/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/504 - 8/504 = 1701 - 8/504 = 1693/504
  5. In mixed form: 3181/504

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