Subtract 48/81 from 21/80
21/80 - 48/81 is -713/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
21/80 = 21 × 81/80 × 81 = 1701/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
48/81 = 48 × 80/81 × 80 = 3840/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/6480 - 3840/6480 = 1701 - 3840/6480 = -2139/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -713/2160
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