Subtract 3/27 from 80/2, Solve 40 0/2

Subtract 3/27 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/27

80/2 - 3/27 is 359/9.

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,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/54 - 6/54 = 2160 - 6/54 = 2154/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/9
In mixed form: 398/9

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