Subtract 5/35 from 63/72
63/72 - 5/35 is 41/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
63/72 = 63 × 35/72 × 35 = 2205/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
5/35 = 5 × 72/35 × 72 = 360/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2520 - 360/2520 = 2205 - 360/2520 = 1845/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/56
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