Subtract 15/40 from 42/63
42/63 - 15/40 is 7/24.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 40/63 × 40 = 1680/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
15/40 = 15 × 63/40 × 63 = 945/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/2520 - 945/2520 = 1680 - 945/2520 = 735/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24
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