Subtract 40/84 from 90/63
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 40/84
90/63 - 40/84 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
90/63 = 90 × 4/63 × 4 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/252 - 120/252 = 360 - 120/252 = 240/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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