Subtract 40/9 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 4 4/9
63/8 - 40/9 is 247/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/72 - 320/72 = 567 - 320/72 = 247/72 - In mixed form: 331/72
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