Subtract 27/20 from 1/32
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 7/20
1/32 - 27/20 is -211/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
27/20 = 27 × 8/20 × 8 = 216/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/160 - 216/160 = 5 - 216/160 = -211/160
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