Subtract 3/80 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 3/80 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 3/80

27/3 - 3/80 is 717/80.

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,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/240 - 9/240 = 2160 - 9/240 = 2151/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 717/80
In mixed form: 877/80

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