Subtract 10/28 from 63/40
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 10/28
63/40 - 10/28 is 341/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
10/28 = 10 × 10/28 × 10 = 100/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/280 - 100/280 = 441 - 100/280 = 341/280 - In mixed form: 161/280
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