Subtract 40/45 from 4/63
4/63 - 40/45 is -52/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/315 - 280/315 = 20 - 280/315 = -260/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/63
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