Subtract 63/35 from 18/40
1st number: 18/40, 2nd number: 1 28/35
18/40 - 63/35 is -27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/280 - 504/280 = 126 - 504/280 = -378/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20
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