Subtract 3/80 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 3/80
63/14 - 3/80 is 357/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
63/14 = 63 × 40/14 × 40 = 2520/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/560 - 21/560 = 2520 - 21/560 = 2499/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 357/80
- In mixed form: 437/80
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