Subtract 45/80 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 45/80
90/21 - 45/80 is 417/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
90/21 = 90 × 80/21 × 80 = 7200/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
45/80 = 45 × 21/80 × 21 = 945/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7200/1680 - 945/1680 = 7200 - 945/1680 = 6255/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/112
- In mixed form: 381/112
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