Subtract 27/30 from 2/80
2/80 - 27/30 is -7/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/240 - 216/240 = 6 - 216/240 = -210/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/8
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