Subtract 27/36 from 3/35
3/35 - 27/36 is -93/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
3/35 = 3 × 36/35 × 36 = 108/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
27/36 = 27 × 35/36 × 35 = 945/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1260 - 945/1260 = 108 - 945/1260 = -837/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/140
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