Subtract 10/27 from 8/35
8/35 - 10/27 is -134/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/35 = 8 × 27/35 × 27 = 216/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
10/27 = 10 × 35/27 × 35 = 350/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/945 - 350/945 = 216 - 350/945 = -134/945
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