Subtract 21/10 from 80/7
1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 2 1/10
80/7 - 21/10 is 653/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
80/7 = 80 × 10/7 × 10 = 800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/70 - 147/70 = 800 - 147/70 = 653/70 - In mixed form: 923/70
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