Subtract 63/80 from 6/28
6/28 - 63/80 is -321/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
6/28 = 6 × 20/28 × 20 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/560 - 441/560 = 120 - 441/560 = -321/560
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