Subtract 27/16 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 11/16
20/35 - 27/16 is -125/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
20/35 = 20 × 16/35 × 16 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/560 - 945/560 = 320 - 945/560 = -625/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/112
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