Subtract 16/36 from 21/80
21/80 - 16/36 is -131/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
16/36 = 16 × 20/36 × 20 = 320/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/720 - 320/720 = 189 - 320/720 = -131/720
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