Subtract 16/27 from 14/35
14/35 - 16/27 is -26/135.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 27/35 × 27 = 378/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
16/27 = 16 × 35/27 × 35 = 560/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/945 - 560/945 = 378 - 560/945 = -182/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/135
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