Subtract 6/63 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 6/63
80/45 - 6/63 is 106/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
80/45 = 80 × 7/45 × 7 = 560/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/315 - 30/315 = 560 - 30/315 = 530/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/63
- In mixed form: 143/63
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