Subtract 27/35 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 27/35
63/8 - 27/35 is 1989/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/280 - 216/280 = 2205 - 216/280 = 1989/280 - In mixed form: 729/280
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