Subtract 7/6 from 27/35
1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 1/6
27/35 - 7/6 is -83/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/210 - 245/210 = 162 - 245/210 = -83/210
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