Subtract 54/35 from 27/56
1st number: 27/56, 2nd number: 1 19/35
27/56 - 54/35 is -297/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/280 - 432/280 = 135 - 432/280 = -297/280
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