Subtract 14/63 from 90/80
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 14/63
90/80 - 14/63 is 65/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
90/80 = 90 × 63/80 × 63 = 5670/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
14/63 = 14 × 80/63 × 80 = 1120/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/5040 - 1120/5040 = 5670 - 1120/5040 = 4550/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/72
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