Subtract 98/80 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 18/80
63/6 - 98/80 is 371/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
63/6 = 63 × 40/6 × 40 = 2520/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/240 - 294/240 = 2520 - 294/240 = 2226/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/40
- In mixed form: 911/40
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