Subtract 15/21 from 10/80
10/80 - 15/21 is -33/56.
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,
10/80 = 10 × 21/80 × 21 = 210/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
15/21 = 15 × 80/21 × 80 = 1200/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1680 - 1200/1680 = 210 - 1200/1680 = -990/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/56
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