Subtract 3/80 from 5/54
5/54 - 3/80 is 119/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
5/54 = 5 × 40/54 × 40 = 200/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/2160 - 81/2160 = 200 - 81/2160 = 119/2160
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