Subtract 21/27 from 14/32
14/32 - 21/27 is -49/144.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
21/27 = 21 × 32/27 × 32 = 672/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/864 - 672/864 = 378 - 672/864 = -294/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/144
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