Subtract 30/56 from 63/40
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 30/56
63/40 - 30/56 is 291/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/280 - 150/280 = 441 - 150/280 = 291/280 - In mixed form: 111/280
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