Subtract 80/14 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5 10/14
63/6 - 80/14 is 67/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
80/14 = 80 × 3/14 × 3 = 240/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/42 - 240/42 = 441 - 240/42 = 201/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/14
- In mixed form: 411/14
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