Answers

Subtract 10/27 from 70/63

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 10/27

70/63 - 10/27 is 20/27.

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,
   70/63 = 70 × 3/63 × 3 = 210/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/189 - 70/189 = 210 - 70/189 = 140/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/27

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