Subtract 80/63 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 17/63
15/4 - 80/63 is 625/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
80/63 = 80 × 4/63 × 4 = 320/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/252 - 320/252 = 945 - 320/252 = 625/252 - In mixed form: 2121/252
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