Subtract 2/21 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 2/21
80/30 - 2/21 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
80/30 = 80 × 7/30 × 7 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 20/210 = 560 - 20/210 = 540/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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