Subtract 3/35 from 4/27
4/27 - 3/35 is 59/945.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
3/35 = 3 × 27/35 × 27 = 81/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/945 - 81/945 = 140 - 81/945 = 59/945
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