Subtract 18/27 from 1/32
1/32 - 18/27 is -61/96.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/864 - 576/864 = 27 - 576/864 = -549/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/96
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