Subtract 49/63 from 54/80
54/80 - 49/63 is -37/360.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 63/80 × 63 = 3402/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
49/63 = 49 × 80/63 × 80 = 3920/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/5040 - 3920/5040 = 3402 - 3920/5040 = -518/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/360
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