Subtract 2/27 from 60/80
60/80 - 2/27 is 73/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/2160 - 160/2160 = 1620 - 160/2160 = 1460/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/108
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