Subtract 5/63 from 98/80
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 5/63
98/80 - 5/63 is 2887/2520.
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,
98/80 = 98 × 63/80 × 63 = 6174/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
5/63 = 5 × 80/63 × 80 = 400/5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/5040 - 400/5040 = 6174 - 400/5040 = 5774/5040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2887/2520
- In mixed form: 1367/2520
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