Subtract 2/63 from 40/50
40/50 - 2/63 is 242/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/3150 - 100/3150 = 2520 - 100/3150 = 2420/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/315
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