Subtract 18/35 from 27/72
27/72 - 18/35 is -39/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
18/35 = 18 × 72/35 × 72 = 1296/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/2520 - 1296/2520 = 945 - 1296/2520 = -351/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/280
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