Subtract 6/35 from 14/27
14/27 - 6/35 is 328/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
14/27 = 14 × 35/27 × 35 = 490/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
6/35 = 6 × 27/35 × 27 = 162/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/945 - 162/945 = 490 - 162/945 = 328/945
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