Subtract 45/35 from 27/4, Solve 6 3/4

Subtract 45/35 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

27/4 - 45/35 is 153/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/140 - 180/140 = 945 - 180/140 = 765/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/28
In mixed form: 513/28

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