Subtract 27/35 from 2/24
2/24 - 27/35 is -289/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
27/35 = 27 × 24/35 × 24 = 648/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/840 - 648/840 = 70 - 648/840 = -578/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/420
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