Subtract 2/27 from 56/63
56/63 - 2/27 is 22/27.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 3/63 × 3 = 168/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/189 - 14/189 = 168 - 14/189 = 154/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/27
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