Subtract 6/40 from 40/63
40/63 - 6/40 is 611/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
40/63 = 40 × 40/63 × 40 = 1600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
6/40 = 6 × 63/40 × 63 = 378/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/2520 - 378/2520 = 1600 - 378/2520 = 1222/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/1260
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