Subtract 27/18 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 9/18
35/9 - 27/18 is 43/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
35/9 = 35 × 2/9 × 2 = 70/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
27/18 = 27 × 1/18 × 1 = 27/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/18 - 27/18 = 70 - 27/18 = 43/18 - In mixed form: 27/18
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