Subtract 27/48 from 35/70
35/70 - 27/48 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
35/70 = 35 × 24/70 × 24 = 840/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1680 - 945/1680 = 840 - 945/1680 = -105/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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