Subtract 8/80 from 80/54
1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 8/80
80/54 - 8/80 is 373/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
80/54 = 80 × 40/54 × 40 = 3200/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/2160 - 216/2160 = 3200 - 216/2160 = 2984/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/270
- In mixed form: 1103/270
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