Subtract 21/80 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 21/80
53 - 2180 is 337240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
53 = 5 × 803 × 80 = 400240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2180 = 21 × 380 × 3 = 63240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400240 - 63240 = 400 - 63240 = 337240 - In mixed form: 197240
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