Subtract 8/80 from 56/54
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 8/80
56/54 - 8/80 is 253/270.
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,
56/54 = 56 × 40/54 × 40 = 2240/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/2160 - 216/2160 = 2240 - 216/2160 = 2024/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/270
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