Subtract 2/63 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 2/63
27/9 - 2/63 is 187/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
27/9 = 27 × 7/9 × 7 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/63 - 2/63 = 189 - 2/63 = 187/63 - In mixed form: 261/63
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