Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 32/63

1^st number: 32/63, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

32/63 - 84/27 is -164/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   32/63 = 32 × 3/63 × 3 = 96/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   84/27 = 84 × 7/27 × 7 = 588/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/189 - 588/189 = 96 - 588/189 = -492/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -164/63

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