Subtract 15/27 from 10/35
10/35 - 15/27 is -17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
10/35 = 10 × 27/35 × 27 = 270/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/945 - 525/945 = 270 - 525/945 = -255/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/63
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