Subtract 4/80 from 1/63
1/63 - 4/80 is -43/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
1/63 = 1 × 80/63 × 80 = 80/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
4/80 = 4 × 63/80 × 63 = 252/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/5040 - 252/5040 = 80 - 252/5040 = -172/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/1260
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