Answers

Subtract 8/21 from 80/75

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 8/21

80/75 - 8/21 is 24/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   80/75 = 80 × 7/75 × 7 = 560/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/525 - 200/525 = 560 - 200/525 = 360/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35

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