Subtract 21/80 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 21/80
102 - 2180 is 37980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
102 = 10 × 402 × 40 = 40080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
2180 = 21 × 180 × 1 = 2180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40080 - 2180 = 400 - 2180 = 37980 - In mixed form: 45980
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