Subtract 3/80 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 3/80
215 - 380 is 33380.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
215 = 21 × 165 × 16 = 33680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
380 = 3 × 180 × 1 = 380 - Subtract the two like fractions:
33680 - 380 = 336 - 380 = 33380 - In mixed form: 41380
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