Subtract 84/63 from 32/27
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1 21/63
32/27 - 84/63 is -4/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
32/27 = 32 × 7/27 × 7 = 224/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
84/63 = 84 × 3/63 × 3 = 252/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/189 - 252/189 = 224 - 252/189 = -28/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/27
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