Subtract 25/63 from 6/80
6/80 - 25/63 is -811/2520.
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,
6/80 = 6 × 63/80 × 63 = 378/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
25/63 = 25 × 80/63 × 80 = 2000/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/5040 - 2000/5040 = 378 - 2000/5040 = -1622/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -811/2520
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