Subtract 16/35 from 8/27
8/27 - 16/35 is -152/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
8/27 = 8 × 35/27 × 35 = 280/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
16/35 = 16 × 27/35 × 27 = 432/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/945 - 432/945 = 280 - 432/945 = -152/945
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