Subtract 12/27 from 20/80
20/80 - 12/27 is -7/36.
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,
20/80 = 20 × 27/80 × 27 = 540/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
12/27 = 12 × 80/27 × 80 = 960/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/2160 - 960/2160 = 540 - 960/2160 = -420/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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