Subtract 8/27 from 36/80
36/80 - 8/27 is 83/540.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 27/80 × 27 = 972/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
8/27 = 8 × 80/27 × 80 = 640/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/2160 - 640/2160 = 972 - 640/2160 = 332/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/540
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