Subtract 5/27 from 24/35
24/35 - 5/27 is 473/945.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/945 - 175/945 = 648 - 175/945 = 473/945
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