Subtract 2/80 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 2/80
21/9 - 2/80 is 277/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
21/9 = 21 × 80/9 × 80 = 1680/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/720 - 18/720 = 1680 - 18/720 = 1662/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/120
- In mixed form: 237/120
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