Subtract 3/10 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 3/10
63/8 - 3/10 is 303/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
63/8 = 63 × 5/8 × 5 = 315/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
3/10 = 3 × 4/10 × 4 = 12/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/40 - 12/40 = 315 - 12/40 = 303/40 - In mixed form: 723/40
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