Subtract 28/80 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 28/80
27/6 - 28/80 is 83/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
27/6 = 27 × 40/6 × 40 = 1080/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/240 - 84/240 = 1080 - 84/240 = 996/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/20
- In mixed form: 43/20
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