Subtract 63/27 from 7/8
1st number: 7/8, 2nd number: 2 9/27
7/8 - 63/27 is -35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/216 - 504/216 = 189 - 504/216 = -315/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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