Subtract 9/63 from 36/40
36/40 - 9/63 is 53/70.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 63/40 × 63 = 2268/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
9/63 = 9 × 40/63 × 40 = 360/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2520 - 360/2520 = 2268 - 360/2520 = 1908/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/70
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