Subtract 14/27 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 14/27
63/6 - 14/27 is 539/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
63/6 = 63 × 9/6 × 9 = 567/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/54 - 28/54 = 567 - 28/54 = 539/54 - In mixed form: 953/54
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