Subtract 21/80 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 21/80
84/9 - 21/80 is 2177/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
84/9 = 84 × 80/9 × 80 = 6720/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6720/720 - 189/720 = 6720 - 189/720 = 6531/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2177/240
- In mixed form: 917/240
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