Subtract 5/27 from 2/32
2/32 - 5/27 is -53/432.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/864 - 160/864 = 54 - 160/864 = -106/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/432
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