Subtract 27/80 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 27/80
14/2 - 27/80 is 533/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
14/2 = 14 × 40/2 × 40 = 560/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/80 - 27/80 = 560 - 27/80 = 533/80 - In mixed form: 653/80
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