Subtract 15/63 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 15/63
50/40 - 15/63 is 85/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
50/40 = 50 × 63/40 × 63 = 3150/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
15/63 = 15 × 40/63 × 40 = 600/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 600/2520 = 3150 - 600/2520 = 2550/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/84
- In mixed form: 11/84
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