Subtract 6/80 from 1/27
1/27 - 6/80 is -41/1080.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 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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