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Subtract 3/63 from 8/27

8/27 - 3/63 is 47/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    3/63 = 3 × 3/63 × 3 = 9/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/189 - 9/189 = 56 - 9/189 = 47/189

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