Subtract 27/3 from 30/80
1st number: 30/80, 2nd number: 9 0/3
30/80 - 27/3 is -69/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 3 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
27/3 = 27 × 80/3 × 80 = 2160/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 2160/240 = 90 - 2160/240 = -2070/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/8
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