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Subtract 30/63 from 40/5

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 30/63

40/5 - 30/63 is 158/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    40/5 = 40 × 63/5 × 63 = 2520/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/315 - 150/315 = 2520 - 150/315 = 2370/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/21
  6. In mixed form: 711/21

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