Subtract 63/80 from 64/2
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 63/80
64/2 - 63/80 is 2497/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
64/2 = 64 × 40/2 × 40 = 2560/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/80 - 63/80 = 2560 - 63/80 = 2497/80 - In mixed form: 3117/80
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