Subtract 15/80 from 2/63
2/63 - 15/80 is -157/1008.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 80/63 × 80 = 160/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
15/80 = 15 × 63/80 × 63 = 945/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/5040 - 945/5040 = 160 - 945/5040 = -785/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/1008
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