Answers

Subtract 16/45 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 16/45

63/27 - 16/45 is 89/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/135 - 48/135 = 315 - 48/135 = 267/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/45
6. In mixed form: 144/45

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