Subtract 42/27 from 1/35, Solve 1/35

Subtract 42/27 from 1/35

1^st number: 1/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

1/35 - 42/27 is -481/315.

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,
1/35 = 1 × 27/35 × 27 = 27/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
Subtract the two like fractions:
27/945 - 1470/945 = 27 - 1470/945 = -1443/945
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -481/315

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