Subtract 8/63 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 8/63
80/8 - 8/63 is 622/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
80/8 = 80 × 63/8 × 63 = 5040/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/504 - 64/504 = 5040 - 64/504 = 4976/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 622/63
- In mixed form: 955/63
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