Subtract 27/10 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 2 7/10
80/6 - 27/10 is 319/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
80/6 = 80 × 5/6 × 5 = 400/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/30 - 81/30 = 400 - 81/30 = 319/30 - In mixed form: 1019/30
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