Subtract 5/80 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 5/80 from 2/27

2/27 - 5/80 is 5/432.

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,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/2160 - 135/2160 = 160 - 135/2160 = 25/2160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/432

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