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Subtract 4/27 from 5/63

5/63 - 4/27 is -13/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/189 - 28/189 = 15 - 28/189 = -13/189

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