Subtract 21/25 from 3/80
3/80 - 21/25 is -321/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
3/80 = 3 × 5/80 × 5 = 15/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
21/25 = 21 × 16/25 × 16 = 336/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/400 - 336/400 = 15 - 336/400 = -321/400
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