Subtract 27/30 from 28/63
28/63 - 27/30 is -41/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
27/30 = 27 × 21/30 × 21 = 567/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/630 - 567/630 = 280 - 567/630 = -287/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/90
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