Subtract 6/45 from 80/63
1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 6/45
80/63 - 6/45 is 358/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
80/63 = 80 × 5/63 × 5 = 400/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/315 - 42/315 = 400 - 42/315 = 358/315 - In mixed form: 143/315
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