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Subtract 63/35 from 40/60

1st number: 40/60, 2nd number: 1 28/35

40/60 - 63/35 is -17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    63/35 = 63 × 12/35 × 12 = 756/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/420 - 756/420 = 280 - 756/420 = -476/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15

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