Subtract 12/63 from 45/80
45/80 - 12/63 is 125/336.
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,
45/80 = 45 × 63/80 × 63 = 2835/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
12/63 = 12 × 80/63 × 80 = 960/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/5040 - 960/5040 = 2835 - 960/5040 = 1875/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/336
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