Subtract 21/80 from 98/27
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 21/80
98/27 - 21/80 is 7273/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
98/27 = 98 × 80/27 × 80 = 7840/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
21/80 = 21 × 27/80 × 27 = 567/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7840/2160 - 567/2160 = 7840 - 567/2160 = 7273/2160 - In mixed form: 3793/2160
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