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Subtract 49/80 from 63/12

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 49/80

63/12 - 49/80 is 371/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    63/12 = 63 × 20/12 × 20 = 1260/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/240 - 147/240 = 1260 - 147/240 = 1113/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/80
  6. In mixed form: 451/80

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