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Subtract 80/63 from 1/2

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 17/63

1/2 - 80/63 is -97/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    1/2 = 1 × 63/2 × 63 = 63/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    80/63 = 80 × 2/63 × 2 = 160/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/126 - 160/126 = 63 - 160/126 = -97/126

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