Subtract 6/18 from 40/63
40/63 - 6/18 is 19/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/126 - 42/126 = 80 - 42/126 = 38/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63
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