Subtract 6/27 from 63/4, Solve 15 3/4

Subtract 6/27 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/27

63/4 - 6/27 is 559/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/108 - 24/108 = 1701 - 24/108 = 1677/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/36
In mixed form: 1519/36

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