Subtract 27/42 from 14/32
14/32 - 27/42 is -23/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
27/42 = 27 × 16/42 × 16 = 432/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/672 - 432/672 = 294 - 432/672 = -138/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/112
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