Subtract 18/35 from 27/96
27/96 - 18/35 is -261/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
18/35 = 18 × 96/35 × 96 = 1728/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/3360 - 1728/3360 = 945 - 1728/3360 = -783/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/1120
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