Subtract 30/35 from 27/63
27/63 - 30/35 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
27/63 = 27 × 5/63 × 5 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 270/315 = 135 - 270/315 = -135/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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