Subtract 4/40 from 14/63
14/63 - 4/40 is 11/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
4/40 = 4 × 63/40 × 63 = 252/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2520 - 252/2520 = 560 - 252/2520 = 308/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/90
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