Subtract 9/63 from 36/80
36/80 - 9/63 is 43/140.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 63/80 × 63 = 2268/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
9/63 = 9 × 80/63 × 80 = 720/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/5040 - 720/5040 = 2268 - 720/5040 = 1548/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/140
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