Subtract 27/80 from 5/6
5/6 - 27/80 is 119/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
5/6 = 5 × 40/6 × 40 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 81/240 = 200 - 81/240 = 119/240
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