Subtract 6/54 from 7/80
7/80 - 6/54 is -17/720.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
6/54 = 6 × 40/54 × 40 = 240/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/2160 - 240/2160 = 189 - 240/2160 = -51/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/720
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