Subtract 6/28 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 6/28
63/27 - 6/28 is 89/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
63/27 = 63 × 28/27 × 28 = 1764/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/756 - 162/756 = 1764 - 162/756 = 1602/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
- In mixed form: 25/42
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