Subtract 3/63 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/63
40/18 - 3/63 is 137/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 6/126 = 280 - 6/126 = 274/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/63
- In mixed form: 211/63
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