Answers

Subtract 80/60 from 2/21

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

2/21 - 80/60 is -26/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   80/60 = 80 × 7/60 × 7 = 560/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/420 - 560/420 = 40 - 560/420 = -520/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/21

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