Subtract 32/21 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 1 11/21
80/9 - 32/21 is 464/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
80/9 = 80 × 7/9 × 7 = 560/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
32/21 = 32 × 3/21 × 3 = 96/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/63 - 96/63 = 560 - 96/63 = 464/63 - In mixed form: 723/63
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