Subtract 25/32 from 16/27
16/27 - 25/32 is -163/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/864 - 675/864 = 512 - 675/864 = -163/864
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