Subtract 5/80 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 5/80
63/27 - 5/80 is 109/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/2160 - 135/2160 = 5040 - 135/2160 = 4905/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/48
- In mixed form: 213/48
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