Subtract 30/80 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 30/80
70/27 - 30/80 is 479/216.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5600/2160 - 810/2160 = 5600 - 810/2160 = 4790/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/216
- In mixed form: 247/216
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