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Subtract 3/80 from 81/3

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 3/80

81/3 - 3/80 is 2157/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    81/3 = 81 × 80/3 × 80 = 6480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6480/240 - 9/240 = 6480 - 9/240 = 6471/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2157/80
  6. In mixed form: 2677/80

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