Subtract 5/12 from 63/40
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 5/12
63/40 - 5/12 is 139/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/120 - 50/120 = 189 - 50/120 = 139/120 - In mixed form: 119/120
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