Subtract 16/27 from 27/35
27/35 - 16/27 is 169/945.
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,
27/35 = 27 × 27/35 × 27 = 729/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
16/27 = 16 × 35/27 × 35 = 560/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/945 - 560/945 = 729 - 560/945 = 169/945
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