Subtract 2/63 from 24/80
24/80 - 2/63 is 169/630.
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,
24/80 = 24 × 63/80 × 63 = 1512/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
2/63 = 2 × 80/63 × 80 = 160/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/5040 - 160/5040 = 1512 - 160/5040 = 1352/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/630
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