Answers

Subtract 40/63 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 40/63

6/2 - 40/63 is 149/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/126 - 80/126 = 378 - 80/126 = 298/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/63
6. In mixed form: 223/63

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