Subtract 2/7 from 80/60
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 2/7
80/60 - 2/7 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
80/60 = 80 × 7/60 × 7 = 560/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/420 - 120/420 = 560 - 120/420 = 440/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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