Subtract 35/27 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 8/27
2/32 - 35/27 is -533/432.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/864 - 1120/864 = 54 - 1120/864 = -1066/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -533/432
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