Subtract 25/27 from 80/2, Solve 40 0/2

Subtract 25/27 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/27

80/2 - 25/27 is 1055/27.

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,
25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/54 - 50/54 = 2160 - 50/54 = 2110/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1055/27
In mixed form: 392/27

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