Subtract 63/49 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 14/49
2/80 - 63/49 is -353/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
63/49 = 63 × 80/49 × 80 = 5040/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/3920 - 5040/3920 = 98 - 5040/3920 = -4942/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/280
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