Subtract 72/27 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 2 18/27
2/80 - 72/27 is -317/120.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 80/27 × 80 = 5760/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/2160 - 5760/2160 = 54 - 5760/2160 = -5706/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/120
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