Subtract 9/35 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 9/35
27/24 - 9/35 is 243/280.
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,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
9/35 = 9 × 24/35 × 24 = 216/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/840 - 216/840 = 945 - 216/840 = 729/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/280
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