Subtract 3/27 from 2/32
2/32 - 3/27 is -7/144.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/864 - 96/864 = 54 - 96/864 = -42/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/144
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