Subtract 20/63 from 75/80
75/80 - 20/63 is 625/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
75/80 = 75 × 63/80 × 63 = 4725/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
20/63 = 20 × 80/63 × 80 = 1600/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/5040 - 1600/5040 = 4725 - 1600/5040 = 3125/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 625/1008
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