Subtract 35/8 from 27/35
1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 4 3/8
27/35 - 35/8 is -1009/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/280 - 1225/280 = 216 - 1225/280 = -1009/280
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