Subtract 54/40 from 27/35
1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 14/40
27/35 - 54/40 is -81/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/280 - 378/280 = 216 - 378/280 = -162/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/140
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