Subtract 8/27 from 35/40
35/40 - 8/27 is 125/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
35/40 = 35 × 27/40 × 27 = 945/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
8/27 = 8 × 40/27 × 40 = 320/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/1080 - 320/1080 = 945 - 320/1080 = 625/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/216
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