Subtract 27/5 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 5 2/5
2/32 - 27/5 is -427/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
27/5 = 27 × 32/5 × 32 = 864/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/160 - 864/160 = 10 - 864/160 = -854/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -427/80
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