Subtract 5/8 from 80/27
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 5/8
8027 - 58 is 505216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8027 = 80 × 827 × 8 = 640216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
58 = 5 × 278 × 27 = 135216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640216 - 135216 = 640 - 135216 = 505216 - In mixed form: 273216
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