Subtract 6/84 from 1/80
1/80 - 6/84 is -33/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
1/80 = 1 × 21/80 × 21 = 21/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
6/84 = 6 × 20/84 × 20 = 120/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/1680 - 120/1680 = 21 - 120/1680 = -99/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/560
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