Subtract 40/3 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 13 1/3
63/4 - 40/3 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
63/4 = 63 × 3/4 × 3 = 189/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/12 - 160/12 = 189 - 160/12 = 29/12 - In mixed form: 25/12
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