Subtract 21/80 from 25/45
25/45 - 21/80 is 211/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/720 - 189/720 = 400 - 189/720 = 211/720
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