Subtract 15/63 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 15/63
56/27 - 15/63 is 347/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
56/27 = 56 × 7/27 × 7 = 392/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
15/63 = 15 × 3/63 × 3 = 45/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/189 - 45/189 = 392 - 45/189 = 347/189 - In mixed form: 1158/189
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