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Subtract 27/8 from 5/63

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 3/8

5/63 - 27/8 is -1661/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    27/8 = 27 × 63/8 × 63 = 1701/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/504 - 1701/504 = 40 - 1701/504 = -1661/504

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