Subtract 63/80 from 98/54
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 63/80
98/54 - 63/80 is 2219/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
98/54 = 98 × 40/54 × 40 = 3920/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
63/80 = 63 × 27/80 × 27 = 1701/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/2160 - 1701/2160 = 3920 - 1701/2160 = 2219/2160 - In mixed form: 159/2160
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