Subtract 48/27 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 21/27
2/80 - 48/27 is -631/360.
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,
48/27 = 48 × 80/27 × 80 = 3840/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/2160 - 3840/2160 = 54 - 3840/2160 = -3786/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -631/360
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