Subtract 15/27 from 35/4, Solve 8 3/4

Subtract 15/27 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 15/27

35/4 - 15/27 is 295/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
35/4 = 35 × 27/4 × 27 = 945/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/108 - 60/108 = 945 - 60/108 = 885/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/36
In mixed form: 87/36

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