Subtract 7/80 from 4/27
427 - 780 is 1312160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
427 = 4 × 8027 × 80 = 3202160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
780 = 7 × 2780 × 27 = 1892160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3202160 - 1892160 = 320 - 1892160 = 1312160
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