Subtract 80/84 from 54/21
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 80/84
54/21 - 80/84 is 34/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
54/21 = 54 × 4/21 × 4 = 216/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
80/84 = 80 × 1/84 × 1 = 80/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/84 - 80/84 = 216 - 80/84 = 136/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/21
- In mixed form: 113/21
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