Subtract 27/72 from 10/35
10/35 - 27/72 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
10/35 = 10 × 72/35 × 72 = 720/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2520 - 945/2520 = 720 - 945/2520 = -225/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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