Subtract 21/28 from 2/80
2/80 - 21/28 is -29/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
21/28 = 21 × 20/28 × 20 = 420/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/560 - 420/560 = 14 - 420/560 = -406/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/40
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