Subtract 27/5 from 54/63
1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 5 2/5
54/63 - 27/5 is -159/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
27/5 = 27 × 63/5 × 63 = 1701/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/315 - 1701/315 = 270 - 1701/315 = -1431/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/35
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