Subtract 20/27 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 20/27
80/35 - 20/27 is 292/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
80/35 = 80 × 27/35 × 27 = 2160/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
20/27 = 20 × 35/27 × 35 = 700/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/945 - 700/945 = 2160 - 700/945 = 1460/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 292/189
- In mixed form: 1103/189
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