Subtract 27/16 from 3/35
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 11/16
3/35 - 27/16 is -897/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/560 - 945/560 = 48 - 945/560 = -897/560
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