Subtract 5/80 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 5/80
30/21 - 5/80 is 153/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
30/21 = 30 × 80/21 × 80 = 2400/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
5/80 = 5 × 21/80 × 21 = 105/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/1680 - 105/1680 = 2400 - 105/1680 = 2295/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/112
- In mixed form: 141/112
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