Subtract 20/80 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 20/80
63/3 - 20/80 is 83/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
63/3 = 63 × 80/3 × 80 = 5040/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/240 - 60/240 = 5040 - 60/240 = 4980/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/4
- In mixed form: 203/4
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