Subtract 30/27 from 20/32
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 1 3/27
20/32 - 30/27 is -35/72.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/864 - 960/864 = 540 - 960/864 = -420/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72
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