Subtract 3/45 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 3/45
80/27 - 3/45 is 391/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
80/27 = 80 × 5/27 × 5 = 400/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
3/45 = 3 × 3/45 × 3 = 9/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/135 - 9/135 = 400 - 9/135 = 391/135 - In mixed form: 2121/135
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