Subtract 72/35 from 27/72
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 2 2/35
27/72 - 72/35 is -471/280.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/2520 - 5184/2520 = 945 - 5184/2520 = -4239/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -471/280
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