Subtract 63/75 from 80/4
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 63/75
80/4 - 63/75 is 479/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
80/4 = 80 × 75/4 × 75 = 6000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6000/300 - 252/300 = 6000 - 252/300 = 5748/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/25
- In mixed form: 194/25
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