Subtract 40/63 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 40/63
8/4 - 40/63 is 86/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 160/252 = 504 - 160/252 = 344/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/63
- In mixed form: 123/63
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