Subtract 7/63 from 5/27
5/27 - 7/63 is 2/27.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/189 - 21/189 = 35 - 21/189 = 14/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/27
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