Subtract 21/35 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 21/35
80/28 - 21/35 is 79/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/140 - 84/140 = 400 - 84/140 = 316/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/35
- In mixed form: 29/35
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