Subtract 1/4 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 1/4
63/27 - 1/4 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/108 - 27/108 = 252 - 27/108 = 225/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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