Subtract 27/80 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 27/80
40/4 - 27/80 is 773/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
40/4 = 40 × 20/4 × 20 = 800/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/80 - 27/80 = 800 - 27/80 = 773/80 - In mixed form: 953/80
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