Subtract 2/80 from 21/45
21/45 - 2/80 is 53/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/720 - 18/720 = 336 - 18/720 = 318/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/120
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