Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 36/14 from 27/80

1st number: 27/80, 2nd number: 2 8/14

27/80 - 36/14 is -1251/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 14 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    36/14 = 36 × 40/14 × 40 = 1440/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/560 - 1440/560 = 189 - 1440/560 = -1251/560

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com