Subtract 42/80 from 14/27
14/27 - 42/80 is -7/1080.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 80/27 × 80 = 1120/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/2160 - 1134/2160 = 1120 - 1134/2160 = -14/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1080
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