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Subtract 7/27 from 4/35

4/35 - 7/27 is -137/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    4/35 = 4 × 27/35 × 27 = 108/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    7/27 = 7 × 35/27 × 35 = 245/945
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/945 - 245/945 = 108 - 245/945 = -137/945

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