Subtract 54/84 from 2/80
2/80 - 54/84 is -173/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 84 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 84 × 20 = 1680,
54/84 = 54 × 20/84 × 20 = 1080/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1680 - 1080/1680 = 42 - 1080/1680 = -1038/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/280
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