Subtract 2/27 from 56/35, Solve 1 21/35

Subtract 2/27 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 2/27

56/35 - 2/27 is 206/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
56/35 = 56 × 27/35 × 27 = 1512/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
2/27 = 2 × 35/27 × 35 = 70/945
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/945 - 70/945 = 1512 - 70/945 = 1442/945
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 206/135
In mixed form: 171/135

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad