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Subtract 63/80 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 63/80

8/2 - 63/80 is 257/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    8/2 = 8 × 40/2 × 40 = 320/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/80 - 63/80 = 320 - 63/80 = 257/80
  5. In mixed form: 317/80

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