Subtract 63/80 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 63/80
98/60 - 63/80 is 203/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/240 - 189/240 = 392 - 189/240 = 203/240
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