Subtract 3/80 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 3/80
36/21 - 3/80 is 939/560.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 80/21 × 80 = 2880/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/1680 - 63/1680 = 2880 - 63/1680 = 2817/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 939/560
- In mixed form: 1379/560
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