Subtract 35/63 from 70/40
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 35/63
70/40 - 35/63 is 43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
70/40 = 70 × 63/40 × 63 = 4410/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
35/63 = 35 × 40/63 × 40 = 1400/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2520 - 1400/2520 = 4410 - 1400/2520 = 3010/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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