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Subtract 5/27 from 18/35

18/35 - 5/27 is 311/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    18/35 = 18 × 27/35 × 27 = 486/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    486/945 - 175/945 = 486 - 175/945 = 311/945

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