Subtract 28/35 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 28/35
27/3 - 28/35 is 41/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
27/3 = 27 × 35/3 × 35 = 945/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/105 - 84/105 = 945 - 84/105 = 861/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/5
- In mixed form: 81/5
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