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Subtract 14/80 from 75/63

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 14/80

75/63 - 14/80 is 853/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    75/63 = 75 × 80/63 × 80 = 6000/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    14/80 = 14 × 63/80 × 63 = 882/5040
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6000/5040 - 882/5040 = 6000 - 882/5040 = 5118/5040
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 853/840
  6. In mixed form: 113/840

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