Subtract 21/9 from 6/80
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 2 3/9
6/80 - 21/9 is -271/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
21/9 = 21 × 80/9 × 80 = 1680/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/720 - 1680/720 = 54 - 1680/720 = -1626/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/120
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