Subtract 9/27 from 3/80
3/80 - 9/27 is -71/240.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 80/27 × 80 = 720/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/2160 - 720/2160 = 81 - 720/2160 = -639/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/240
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