Subtract 27/36 from 28/80
28/80 - 27/36 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
27/36 = 27 × 20/36 × 20 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/720 - 540/720 = 252 - 540/720 = -288/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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