Subtract 2/27 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 2/27
35/7 - 2/27 is 133/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
35/7 = 35 × 27/7 × 27 = 945/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/189 - 14/189 = 945 - 14/189 = 931/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/27
- In mixed form: 425/27
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