Subtract 16/27 from 70/80, Solve 70/80

Subtract 16/27 from 70/80

70/80 - 16/27 is 61/216.

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,
70/80 = 70 × 27/80 × 27 = 1890/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
16/27 = 16 × 80/27 × 80 = 1280/2160
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2160 - 1280/2160 = 1890 - 1280/2160 = 610/2160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/216

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