Subtract 3/27 from 80/40
1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 3/27
80/40 - 3/27 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
80/40 = 80 × 27/40 × 27 = 2160/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
3/27 = 3 × 40/27 × 40 = 120/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1080 - 120/1080 = 2160 - 120/1080 = 2040/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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