Answers

Subtract 49/20 from 27/35

1^st number: 27/35, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

27/35 - 49/20 is -47/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/140 - 343/140 = 108 - 343/140 = -235/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/28

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