Subtract 1/80 from 63/27, Solve 2 9/27

Subtract 1/80 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 1/80

63/27 - 1/80 is 557/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
63/27 = 63 × 80/27 × 80 = 5040/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
1/80 = 1 × 27/80 × 27 = 27/2160
Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/2160 - 27/2160 = 5040 - 27/2160 = 5013/2160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/240
In mixed form: 277/240

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