Subtract 16/27 from 7/80
780 - 1627 is -10912160.
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,
780 = 7 × 2780 × 27 = 1892160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
1627 = 16 × 8027 × 80 = 12802160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1892160 - 12802160 = 189 - 12802160 = -10912160
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