Subtract 27/24 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 3/24
20/35 - 27/24 is -31/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/840 - 945/840 = 480 - 945/840 = -465/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/56
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