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Subtract 8/27 from 63/2

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 8/27

63/2 - 8/27 is 1685/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    63/2 = 63 × 27/2 × 27 = 1701/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/54 - 16/54 = 1701 - 16/54 = 1685/54
  5. In mixed form: 3111/54

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