Subtract 70/27 from 8/80
1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 2 16/27
8/80 - 70/27 is -673/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
70/27 = 70 × 80/27 × 80 = 5600/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/2160 - 5600/2160 = 216 - 5600/2160 = -5384/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -673/270
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