Subtract 2/54 from 56/80
56/80 - 2/54 is 179/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
56/80 = 56 × 27/80 × 27 = 1512/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
2/54 = 2 × 40/54 × 40 = 80/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/2160 - 80/2160 = 1512 - 80/2160 = 1432/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/270
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