Subtract 30/63 from 75/40
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 30/63
75/40 - 30/63 is 235/168.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 63/40 × 63 = 4725/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
30/63 = 30 × 40/63 × 40 = 1200/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/2520 - 1200/2520 = 4725 - 1200/2520 = 3525/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/168
- In mixed form: 167/168
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