Subtract 27/18 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 9/18
6/63 - 27/18 is -59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/126 - 189/126 = 12 - 189/126 = -177/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/42
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