Answers

Subtract 42/27 from 35/42

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

35/42 - 42/27 is -13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   35/42 = 35 × 9/42 × 9 = 315/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   42/27 = 42 × 14/27 × 14 = 588/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/378 - 588/378 = 315 - 588/378 = -273/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18

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