Subtract 18/27 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 18/27
80/28 - 18/27 is 46/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
80/28 = 80 × 27/28 × 27 = 2160/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
18/27 = 18 × 28/27 × 28 = 504/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/756 - 504/756 = 2160 - 504/756 = 1656/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/21
- In mixed form: 24/21
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