Subtract 1/21 from 2/80
2/80 - 1/21 is -19/840.
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,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
1/21 = 1 × 80/21 × 80 = 80/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1680 - 80/1680 = 42 - 80/1680 = -38/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/840
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