Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 80/18

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

80/18 - 84/27 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   80/18 = 80 × 3/18 × 3 = 240/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/54 - 168/54 = 240 - 168/54 = 72/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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