Subtract 63/27 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 2 9/27
28/2 - 63/27 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
28/2 = 28 × 27/2 × 27 = 756/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
63/27 = 63 × 2/27 × 2 = 126/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/54 - 126/54 = 756 - 126/54 = 630/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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