Subtract 15/27 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 15/27
80/2 - 15/27 is 355/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
80/2 = 80 × 27/2 × 27 = 2160/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/54 - 30/54 = 2160 - 30/54 = 2130/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 355/9
- In mixed form: 394/9
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