Subtract 8/42 from 27/35
27/35 - 8/42 is 61/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/210 - 40/210 = 162 - 40/210 = 122/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/105
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