Subtract 28/80 from 45/84
45/84 - 28/80 is 13/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
45/84 = 45 × 20/84 × 20 = 900/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
28/80 = 28 × 21/80 × 21 = 588/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1680 - 588/1680 = 900 - 588/1680 = 312/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/70
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