Subtract 5/27 from 42/80
42/80 - 5/27 is 367/1080.
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,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/2160 - 400/2160 = 1134 - 400/2160 = 734/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/1080
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