Subtract 84/27 from 5/63
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 3/27
5/63 - 84/27 is -191/63.
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,
84/27 = 84 × 7/27 × 7 = 588/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/189 - 588/189 = 15 - 588/189 = -573/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/63
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