Subtract 12/63 from 3/40
3/40 - 12/63 is -97/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
3/40 = 3 × 63/40 × 63 = 189/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
12/63 = 12 × 40/63 × 40 = 480/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/2520 - 480/2520 = 189 - 480/2520 = -291/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/840
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