Answers

Subtract 27/6 from 63/21

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

63/21 - 27/6 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   63/21 = 63 × 2/21 × 2 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/42 - 189/42 = 126 - 189/42 = -63/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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