Subtract 35/63 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 35/63
45/8 - 35/63 is 365/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
45/8 = 45 × 63/8 × 63 = 2835/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/504 - 280/504 = 2835 - 280/504 = 2555/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/72
- In mixed form: 55/72
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