Subtract 8/30 from 63/40
1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 8/30
63/40 - 8/30 is 157/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/120 - 32/120 = 189 - 32/120 = 157/120 - In mixed form: 137/120
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