Subtract 7/32 from 1/27
127 - 732 is -157864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
127 = 1 × 3227 × 32 = 32864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
732 = 7 × 2732 × 27 = 189864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32864 - 189864 = 32 - 189864 = -157864
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