Answers

Subtract 27/12 from 2/80

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

2/80 - 27/12 is -89/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   27/12 = 27 × 20/12 × 20 = 540/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/240 - 540/240 = 6 - 540/240 = -534/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/40

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