Answers

Subtract 80/27 from 42/54

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

42/54 - 80/27 is -59/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   80/27 = 80 × 2/27 × 2 = 160/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/54 - 160/54 = 42 - 160/54 = -118/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/27

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