Subtract 4/80 from 48/27, Solve 1 21/27

Subtract 4/80 from 48/27

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 4/80

48/27 - 4/80 is 311/180.

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,
48/27 = 48 × 80/27 × 80 = 3840/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160
Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/2160 - 108/2160 = 3840 - 108/2160 = 3732/2160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/180
In mixed form: 1131/180

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