Subtract 8/15 from 63/40
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 8/15
63/40 - 8/15 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
8/15 = 8 × 8/15 × 8 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/120 - 64/120 = 189 - 64/120 = 125/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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