Subtract 14/40 from 20/63
20/63 - 14/40 is -41/1260.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 40/63 × 40 = 800/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
14/40 = 14 × 63/40 × 63 = 882/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/2520 - 882/2520 = 800 - 882/2520 = -82/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/1260
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