Subtract 27/7 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 3 6/7
35/4 - 27/7 is 137/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
27/7 = 27 × 4/7 × 4 = 108/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/28 - 108/28 = 245 - 108/28 = 137/28 - In mixed form: 425/28
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