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Subtract 5/40 from 2/63

2/63 - 5/40 is -47/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    2/63 = 2 × 40/63 × 40 = 80/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    5/40 = 5 × 63/40 × 63 = 315/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/2520 - 315/2520 = 80 - 315/2520 = -235/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/504

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