Subtract 3/27 from 80/10, Solve 8 0/10

Subtract 3/27 from 80/10

1^st number: 8 0/10, 2^nd number: 3/27

80/10 - 3/27 is 71/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
80/10 = 80 × 27/10 × 27 = 2160/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/270 - 30/270 = 2160 - 30/270 = 2130/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/9
In mixed form: 78/9

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