Subtract 8/80 from 32/54
32/54 - 8/80 is 133/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
32/54 = 32 × 40/54 × 40 = 1280/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/2160 - 216/2160 = 1280 - 216/2160 = 1064/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/270
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