Subtract 7/27 from 90/63
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 7/27
90/63 - 7/27 is 221/189.
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,
90/63 = 90 × 3/63 × 3 = 270/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/189 - 49/189 = 270 - 49/189 = 221/189 - In mixed form: 132/189
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