Subtract 1/80 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 1/80
49/27 - 1/80 is 3893/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/27 = 49 × 80/27 × 80 = 3920/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
1/80 = 1 × 27/80 × 27 = 27/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/2160 - 27/2160 = 3920 - 27/2160 = 3893/2160 - In mixed form: 11733/2160
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