Subtract 60/63 from 40/45
40/45 - 60/63 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/315 - 300/315 = 280 - 300/315 = -20/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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