Subtract 70/80 from 2/27
2/27 - 70/80 is -173/216.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
70/80 = 70 × 27/80 × 27 = 1890/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/2160 - 1890/2160 = 160 - 1890/2160 = -1730/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/216
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