Subtract 3/27 from 2/80
2/80 - 3/27 is -31/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
2/80 = 2 × 27/80 × 27 = 54/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
3/27 = 3 × 80/27 × 80 = 240/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/2160 - 240/2160 = 54 - 240/2160 = -186/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/360
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