Subtract 40/63 from 3/6
3/6 - 40/63 is -17/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/126 - 80/126 = 63 - 80/126 = -17/126
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