Subtract 35/27 from 40/72
1st number: 40/72, 2nd number: 1 8/27
40/72 - 35/27 is -20/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
40/72 = 40 × 3/72 × 3 = 120/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/216 - 280/216 = 120 - 280/216 = -160/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/27
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