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Subtract 21/80 from 98/3

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 21/80

98/3 - 21/80 is 7777/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    98/3 = 98 × 80/3 × 80 = 7840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7840/240 - 63/240 = 7840 - 63/240 = 7777/240
  5. In mixed form: 3297/240

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