Subtract 5/24 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 5/24
35/27 - 5/24 is 235/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/216 - 45/216 = 280 - 45/216 = 235/216 - In mixed form: 119/216
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