Subtract 21/80 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 21/80
27/3 - 21/80 is 699/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
27/3 = 27 × 80/3 × 80 = 2160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/240 - 63/240 = 2160 - 63/240 = 2097/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 699/80
- In mixed form: 859/80
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