Subtract 27/21 from 4/63
1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 1 6/21
4/63 - 27/21 is -11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
27/21 = 27 × 3/21 × 3 = 81/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/63 - 81/63 = 4 - 81/63 = -77/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/9
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