Subtract 63/6 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 10 3/6
40/3 - 63/6 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
40/3 = 40 × 2/3 × 2 = 80/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
63/6 = 63 × 1/6 × 1 = 63/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/6 - 63/6 = 80 - 63/6 = 17/6 - In mixed form: 25/6
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