Subtract 63/80 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 63/80
54/16 - 63/80 is 207/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/80 - 63/80 = 270 - 63/80 = 207/80 - In mixed form: 247/80
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