Subtract 80/90 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 80/90
63/4 - 80/90 is 535/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
80/90 = 80 × 2/90 × 2 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/180 - 160/180 = 2835 - 160/180 = 2675/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/36
- In mixed form: 1431/36
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