Subtract 27/80 from 16/25
16/25 - 27/80 is 121/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
16/25 = 16 × 16/25 × 16 = 256/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
27/80 = 27 × 5/80 × 5 = 135/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/400 - 135/400 = 256 - 135/400 = 121/400
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