Subtract 6/9 from 27/80
2780 - 69 is -79240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2780 = 27 × 980 × 9 = 243720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
69 = 6 × 809 × 80 = 480720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243720 - 480720 = 243 - 480720 = -237720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79240
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