Subtract 30/63 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 30/63
80/25 - 30/63 is 286/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
80/25 = 80 × 63/25 × 63 = 5040/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
30/63 = 30 × 25/63 × 25 = 750/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/1575 - 750/1575 = 5040 - 750/1575 = 4290/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/105
- In mixed form: 276/105
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