Subtract 63/80 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 63/80
42/35 - 63/80 is 33/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/560 - 441/560 = 672 - 441/560 = 231/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/80
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