Subtract 4/27 from 9/35
9/35 - 4/27 is 103/945.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 27/35 × 27 = 243/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/945 - 140/945 = 243 - 140/945 = 103/945
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