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