Subtract 12/80 from 6/21
6/21 - 12/80 is 19/140.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 80/21 × 80 = 480/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
12/80 = 12 × 21/80 × 21 = 252/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1680 - 252/1680 = 480 - 252/1680 = 228/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/140
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