Subtract 8/63 from 12/80
12/80 - 8/63 is 29/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
12/80 = 12 × 63/80 × 63 = 756/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
8/63 = 8 × 80/63 × 80 = 640/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/5040 - 640/5040 = 756 - 640/5040 = 116/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/1260
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