Subtract 1/63 from 40/25, Solve 1 15/25

Subtract 1/63 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 1/63

40/25 - 1/63 is 499/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
1/63 = 1 × 25/63 × 25 = 25/1575
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1575 - 25/1575 = 2520 - 25/1575 = 2495/1575
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/315
In mixed form: 1184/315

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