Subtract 20/27 from 16/35
16/35 - 20/27 is -268/945.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 27/35 × 27 = 432/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
20/27 = 20 × 35/27 × 35 = 700/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/945 - 700/945 = 432 - 700/945 = -268/945
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