Subtract 27/35 from 42/63
42/63 - 27/35 is -11/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
27/35 = 27 × 9/35 × 9 = 243/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 243/315 = 210 - 243/315 = -33/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/105
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