Subtract 27/64 from 7/35
7/35 - 27/64 is -71/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
7/35 = 7 × 64/35 × 64 = 448/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
27/64 = 27 × 35/64 × 35 = 945/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2240 - 945/2240 = 448 - 945/2240 = -497/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/320
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