Subtract 6/63 from 72/40
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 6/63
72/40 - 6/63 is 179/105.
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,
72/40 = 72 × 63/40 × 63 = 4536/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
6/63 = 6 × 40/63 × 40 = 240/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/2520 - 240/2520 = 4536 - 240/2520 = 4296/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/105
- In mixed form: 174/105
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