Subtract 40/36 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 4/36
6/63 - 40/36 is -64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/252 - 280/252 = 24 - 280/252 = -256/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/63
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