Subtract 3/80 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 3/80
27/9 - 3/80 is 237/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
27/9 = 27 × 80/9 × 80 = 2160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/720 - 27/720 = 2160 - 27/720 = 2133/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/80
- In mixed form: 277/80
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