Subtract 32/10 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 3 2/10
12/27 - 32/10 is -124/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
32/10 = 32 × 27/10 × 27 = 864/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 864/270 = 120 - 864/270 = -744/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -124/45
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