Subtract 7/9 from 80/21
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 7/9
80/21 - 7/9 is 191/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
80/21 = 80 × 3/21 × 3 = 240/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/63 - 49/63 = 240 - 49/63 = 191/63 - In mixed form: 32/63
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