Subtract 21/56 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 21/56
80/10 - 21/56 is 61/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
80/10 = 80 × 28/10 × 28 = 2240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/280 - 105/280 = 2240 - 105/280 = 2135/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/8
- In mixed form: 75/8
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