Subtract 5/28 from 80/63
1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 5/28
80/63 - 5/28 is 275/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
80/63 = 80 × 4/63 × 4 = 320/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/252 - 45/252 = 320 - 45/252 = 275/252 - In mixed form: 123/252
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