Subtract 2/96 from 80/21
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 2/96
80/21 - 2/96 is 1273/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
80/21 = 80 × 32/21 × 32 = 2560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/672 - 14/672 = 2560 - 14/672 = 2546/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1273/336
- In mixed form: 3265/336
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/21-4/96 80/42-2/96 80/21-6/96 80/63-2/96 80/21-10/96 80/21-14/96