Subtract 18/63 from 80/90
80/90 - 18/63 is 38/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/630 - 180/630 = 560 - 180/630 = 380/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/63
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