Subtract 3/27 from 6/63
6/63 - 3/27 is -1/63.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 3/63 × 3 = 18/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/189 - 21/189 = 18 - 21/189 = -3/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/63
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