Subtract 15/63 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 15/63
40/28 - 15/63 is 25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
40/28 = 40 × 9/28 × 9 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/252 - 60/252 = 360 - 60/252 = 300/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
- In mixed form: 14/21
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