Subtract 80/21 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 3 17/21
5/8 - 80/21 is -535/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
80/21 = 80 × 8/21 × 8 = 640/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/168 - 640/168 = 105 - 640/168 = -535/168
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