Subtract 25/27 from 12/32
12/32 - 25/27 is -119/216.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
25/27 = 25 × 32/27 × 32 = 800/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/864 - 800/864 = 324 - 800/864 = -476/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/216
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