Subtract 5/40 from 7/63
7/63 - 5/40 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
7/63 = 7 × 40/63 × 40 = 280/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
5/40 = 5 × 63/40 × 63 = 315/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/2520 - 315/2520 = 280 - 315/2520 = -35/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72
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