Subtract 6/80 from 2/54
2/54 - 6/80 is -41/1080.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
2/54 = 2 × 40/54 × 40 = 80/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
6/80 = 6 × 27/80 × 27 = 162/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/2160 - 162/2160 = 80 - 162/2160 = -82/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/1080
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