Subtract 7/80 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 7/80
278 - 780 is 26380.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
278 = 27 × 108 × 10 = 27080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
780 = 7 × 180 × 1 = 780 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27080 - 780 = 270 - 780 = 26380 - In mixed form: 32380
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