Answers

Subtract 27/21 from 63/90

1^st number: 63/90, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

63/90 - 27/21 is -41/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
   27/21 = 27 × 30/21 × 30 = 810/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/630 - 810/630 = 441 - 810/630 = -369/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/70

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