Subtract 75/27 from 3/80
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 21/27
3/80 - 75/27 is -1973/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
75/27 = 75 × 80/27 × 80 = 6000/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/2160 - 6000/2160 = 81 - 6000/2160 = -5919/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1973/720
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