Subtract 14/18 from 80/21
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 14/18
80/21 - 14/18 is 191/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
80/21 = 80 × 6/21 × 6 = 480/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/126 - 98/126 = 480 - 98/126 = 382/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/63
- In mixed form: 32/63
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