Subtract 27/80 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 27/80
8/6 - 27/80 is 239/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
8/6 = 8 × 40/6 × 40 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 81/240 = 320 - 81/240 = 239/240
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