Subtract 80/70 from 21/54
1st number: 21/54, 2nd number: 1 10/70
21/54 - 80/70 is -95/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
80/70 = 80 × 27/70 × 27 = 2160/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1890 - 2160/1890 = 735 - 2160/1890 = -1425/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/126
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