Subtract 2/27 from 5/63
5/63 - 2/27 is 1/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/189 - 14/189 = 15 - 14/189 = 1/189
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