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Subtract 18/27 from 63/35

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 18/27

63/35 - 18/27 is 17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    63/35 = 63 × 27/35 × 27 = 1701/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    18/27 = 18 × 35/27 × 35 = 630/945
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/945 - 630/945 = 1701 - 630/945 = 1071/945
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
  6. In mixed form: 12/15

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