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Subtract 1/27 from 7/63

7/63 - 1/27 is 2/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/189 - 7/189 = 21 - 7/189 = 14/189
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/27

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