Subtract 72/35 from 27/48
1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 2 2/35
27/48 - 72/35 is -837/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
72/35 = 72 × 48/35 × 48 = 3456/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/1680 - 3456/1680 = 945 - 3456/1680 = -2511/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -837/560
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