Subtract 3/63 from 3/80
3/80 - 3/63 is -17/1680.
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,
3/80 = 3 × 63/80 × 63 = 189/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
3/63 = 3 × 80/63 × 80 = 240/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/5040 - 240/5040 = 189 - 240/5040 = -51/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/1680
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