Subtract 3/27 from 16/35
16/35 - 3/27 is 109/315.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/945 - 105/945 = 432 - 105/945 = 327/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/315
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