Subtract 63/81 from 54/80
54/80 - 63/81 is -37/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
54/80 = 54 × 81/80 × 81 = 4374/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
63/81 = 63 × 80/81 × 80 = 5040/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/6480 - 5040/6480 = 4374 - 5040/6480 = -666/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/360
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