Subtract 16/27 from 2/35
2/35 - 16/27 is -506/945.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 27/35 × 27 = 54/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
16/27 = 16 × 35/27 × 35 = 560/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/945 - 560/945 = 54 - 560/945 = -506/945
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