Subtract 27/80 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 27/80
70/27 - 27/80 is 4871/2160.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 80/27 × 80 = 5600/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5600/2160 - 729/2160 = 5600 - 729/2160 = 4871/2160 - In mixed form: 2551/2160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/27-54/80 70/54-27/80 70/27-81/80 70/81-27/80