Subtract 30/5 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 6 0/5
80/27 - 30/5 is -82/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 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 5 × 27 = 135,
30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/135 - 810/135 = 400 - 810/135 = -410/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/27
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