Subtract 27/24 from 7/35
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 3/24
7/35 - 27/24 is -37/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/840 - 945/840 = 168 - 945/840 = -777/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/40
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