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Subtract 54/80 from 27/14

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 54/80

27/14 - 54/80 is 351/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    27/14 = 27 × 40/14 × 40 = 1080/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/560 - 378/560 = 1080 - 378/560 = 702/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/280
  6. In mixed form: 171/280

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