Subtract 24/49 from 27/35
27/35 - 24/49 is 69/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
27/35 = 27 × 7/35 × 7 = 189/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
24/49 = 24 × 5/49 × 5 = 120/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/245 - 120/245 = 189 - 120/245 = 69/245
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