Subtract 42/27 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/27
35/2 - 42/27 is 287/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
35/2 = 35 × 27/2 × 27 = 945/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/54 - 84/54 = 945 - 84/54 = 861/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/18
- In mixed form: 1517/18
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