Subtract 35/7 from 21/80
1st number: 21/80, 2nd number: 5 0/7
21/80 - 35/7 is -379/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
35/7 = 35 × 80/7 × 80 = 2800/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/560 - 2800/560 = 147 - 2800/560 = -2653/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -379/80
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