Subtract 27/80 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 27/80
20/6 - 27/80 is 719/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/240 - 81/240 = 800 - 81/240 = 719/240 - In mixed form: 2239/240
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