Subtract 2/27 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 2/27
63/2 - 2/27 is 1697/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
63/2 = 63 × 27/2 × 27 = 1701/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/54 - 4/54 = 1701 - 4/54 = 1697/54 - In mixed form: 3123/54
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