Subtract 24/28 from 27/35
27/35 - 24/28 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/140 - 120/140 = 108 - 120/140 = -12/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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