Subtract 40/27 from 7/63
1st number: 7/63, 2nd number: 1 13/27
7/63 - 40/27 is -37/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/189 - 280/189 = 21 - 280/189 = -259/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/27
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