Subtract 18/35 from 27/40
27/40 - 18/35 is 9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/280 - 144/280 = 189 - 144/280 = 45/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56
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