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Subtract 2/80 from 25/63

25/63 - 2/80 is 937/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    25/63 = 25 × 80/63 × 80 = 2000/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    2/80 = 2 × 63/80 × 63 = 126/5040
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/5040 - 126/5040 = 2000 - 126/5040 = 1874/5040
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/2520

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