Subtract 5/80 from 18/63
18/63 - 5/80 is 25/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
18/63 = 18 × 80/63 × 80 = 1440/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
5/80 = 5 × 63/80 × 63 = 315/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/5040 - 315/5040 = 1440 - 315/5040 = 1125/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/112
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