Subtract 9/21 from 3/80
3/80 - 9/21 is -219/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
9/21 = 9 × 80/21 × 80 = 720/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1680 - 720/1680 = 63 - 720/1680 = -657/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -219/560
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