Subtract 30/80 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 30/80
21/8 - 30/80 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
21/8 = 21 × 10/8 × 10 = 210/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/80 - 30/80 = 210 - 30/80 = 180/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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