Subtract 14/27 from 40/63
40/63 - 14/27 is 22/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
40/63 = 40 × 3/63 × 3 = 120/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
14/27 = 14 × 7/27 × 7 = 98/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/189 - 98/189 = 120 - 98/189 = 22/189
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