Subtract 10/5 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5
35/27 - 10/5 is -19/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/135 - 270/135 = 175 - 270/135 = -95/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/27
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