Subtract 27/80 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 27/80
14/3 - 27/80 is 1039/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
14/3 = 14 × 80/3 × 80 = 1120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/240 - 81/240 = 1120 - 81/240 = 1039/240 - In mixed form: 479/240
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