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Subtract 1/40 from 63/36

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 1/40

63/36 - 1/40 is 69/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/360 - 9/360 = 630 - 9/360 = 621/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
  6. In mixed form: 129/40

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