Subtract 72/63 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 9/63
40/8 - 72/63 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
40/8 = 40 × 63/8 × 63 = 2520/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/504 - 576/504 = 2520 - 576/504 = 1944/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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