Subtract 3/80 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 3/80
27/15 - 3/80 is 141/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/240 - 9/240 = 432 - 9/240 = 423/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/80
- In mixed form: 161/80
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