Answers

Subtract 56/21 from 80/15

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

80/15 - 56/21 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   80/15 = 80 × 7/15 × 7 = 560/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   56/21 = 56 × 5/21 × 5 = 280/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/105 - 280/105 = 560 - 280/105 = 280/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
6. In mixed form: 22/3

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