Subtract 21/80 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 21/80
18/8 - 21/80 is 159/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
18/8 = 18 × 10/8 × 10 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
21/80 = 21 × 1/80 × 1 = 21/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 21/80 = 180 - 21/80 = 159/80 - In mixed form: 179/80
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