Subtract 63/80 from 6/48
6/48 - 63/80 is -53/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 189/240 = 30 - 189/240 = -159/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/80
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