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Subtract 27/28 from 63/6

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 27/28

63/6 - 27/28 is 267/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    63/6 = 63 × 14/6 × 14 = 882/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/84 - 81/84 = 882 - 81/84 = 801/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/28
  6. In mixed form: 915/28

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