Subtract 40/35 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 1 5/35
63/2 - 40/35 is 425/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
63/2 = 63 × 35/2 × 35 = 2205/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
40/35 = 40 × 2/35 × 2 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/70 - 80/70 = 2205 - 80/70 = 2125/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/14
- In mixed form: 305/14
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