Subtract 63/90 from 63/80
63/80 - 63/90 is 7/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
63/90 = 63 × 8/90 × 8 = 504/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/720 - 504/720 = 567 - 504/720 = 63/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/80
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