Subtract 8/54 from 4/80
4/80 - 8/54 is -53/540.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
8/54 = 8 × 40/54 × 40 = 320/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/2160 - 320/2160 = 108 - 320/2160 = -212/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/540
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