Subtract 24/63 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 24/63
40/27 - 24/63 is 208/189.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
24/63 = 24 × 3/63 × 3 = 72/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/189 - 72/189 = 280 - 72/189 = 208/189 - In mixed form: 119/189
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