Subtract 7/27 from 9/80
980 - 727 is -3172160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
980 = 9 × 2780 × 27 = 2432160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
727 = 7 × 8027 × 80 = 5602160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2432160 - 5602160 = 243 - 5602160 = -3172160
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