Subtract 10/27 from 10/32
10/32 - 10/27 is -25/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/864 - 320/864 = 270 - 320/864 = -50/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/432
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