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Subtract 16/63 from 7/80

7/80 - 16/63 is -839/5040.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    7/80 = 7 × 63/80 × 63 = 441/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    16/63 = 16 × 80/63 × 80 = 1280/5040
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/5040 - 1280/5040 = 441 - 1280/5040 = -839/5040

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