Subtract 3/6 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 3/6
80/27 - 3/6 is 133/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
80/27 = 80 × 2/27 × 2 = 160/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/54 - 27/54 = 160 - 27/54 = 133/54 - In mixed form: 225/54
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