Subtract 40/8 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 5 0/8
2/63 - 40/8 is -313/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
40/8 = 40 × 63/8 × 63 = 2520/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/504 - 2520/504 = 16 - 2520/504 = -2504/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -313/63
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