Subtract 14/80 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 14/80
75/27 - 14/80 is 937/360.
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,
75/27 = 75 × 80/27 × 80 = 6000/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
14/80 = 14 × 27/80 × 27 = 378/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6000/2160 - 378/2160 = 6000 - 378/2160 = 5622/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/360
- In mixed form: 2217/360
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