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Subtract 27/12 from 5/63

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 2 3/12

5/63 - 27/12 is -547/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 12 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    27/12 = 27 × 21/12 × 21 = 567/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/252 - 567/252 = 20 - 567/252 = -547/252

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