Subtract 1/48 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 1/48
80/27 - 1/48 is 1271/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
80/27 = 80 × 16/27 × 16 = 1280/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/432 - 9/432 = 1280 - 9/432 = 1271/432 - In mixed form: 2407/432
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