Subtract 18/35 from 3/27
3/27 - 18/35 is -127/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
18/35 = 18 × 27/35 × 27 = 486/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/945 - 486/945 = 105 - 486/945 = -381/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/315
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