Subtract 2/80 from 80/21
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 2/80
80/21 - 2/80 is 3179/840.
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,
80/21 = 80 × 80/21 × 80 = 6400/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6400/1680 - 42/1680 = 6400 - 42/1680 = 6358/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3179/840
- In mixed form: 3659/840
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