Subtract 32/21 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 1 11/21
80/27 - 32/21 is 272/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
80/27 = 80 × 7/27 × 7 = 560/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
32/21 = 32 × 9/21 × 9 = 288/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/189 - 288/189 = 560 - 288/189 = 272/189 - In mixed form: 183/189
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