Subtract 9/27 from 2/32
232 - 927 is -1348.
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,
232 = 2 × 2732 × 27 = 54864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
927 = 9 × 3227 × 32 = 288864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54864 - 288864 = 54 - 288864 = -234864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1348
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