Subtract 63/80 from 8/30
8/30 - 63/80 is -25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/240 - 189/240 = 64 - 189/240 = -125/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48
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