Subtract 3/80 from 3/27
3/27 - 3/80 is 53/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
3/27 = 3 × 80/27 × 80 = 240/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/2160 - 81/2160 = 240 - 81/2160 = 159/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/720
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