Subtract 90/80 from 10/27
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 1 10/80
10/27 - 90/80 is -163/216.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 80/27 × 80 = 800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
90/80 = 90 × 27/80 × 27 = 2430/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/2160 - 2430/2160 = 800 - 2430/2160 = -1630/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/216
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