Subtract 70/27 from 10/32, Solve 10/32

Subtract 70/27 from 10/32

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

10/32 - 70/27 is -985/432.

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,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/864 - 2240/864 = 270 - 2240/864 = -1970/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -985/432

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