Subtract 10/27 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 10/27
80/5 - 10/27 is 422/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
80/5 = 80 × 27/5 × 27 = 2160/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/135 - 50/135 = 2160 - 50/135 = 2110/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 422/27
- In mixed form: 1517/27
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