Subtract 2/80 from 63/7
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 2/80
63/7 - 2/80 is 359/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
63/7 = 63 × 80/7 × 80 = 5040/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/560 - 14/560 = 5040 - 14/560 = 5026/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/40
- In mixed form: 839/40
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