Subtract 35/80 from 36/63
36/63 - 35/80 is 15/112.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 80/63 × 80 = 2880/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
35/80 = 35 × 63/80 × 63 = 2205/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/5040 - 2205/5040 = 2880 - 2205/5040 = 675/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112
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